An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The aircraft went down in Gujarat’s Meghani area, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, as seen in visuals circulating on social media.
Authorities confirmed that there were 242 passengers and crew members on board the flight. Emergency teams rushed to the crash site, but the extent of casualties or survivors remains unclear at this time.
What We Know So Far:
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Flight Details: The aircraft was an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating an international route to London.
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Time of Incident: The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
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Crash Site: The plane went down in the Meghani area, near the airport.
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Rescue Operations: Firefighters, police, and disaster response teams are at the scene.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, with aviation authorities likely to investigate possible factors such as technical failure, weather conditions, or pilot error.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.