Air India aircraft in London crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport (PTI Photo)
New Delhi: On Thursday afternoon in a heart tragedy and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Ahmedabad’s Sardar VallaBhbhai crashed the international airport. The aircraft, which functioned as the Flight AI171 and tied to London Gatwick, fell into the locality Meghani and, thanks to its full fuel load for a long journey, caused massive fire. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!The authorities confirmed that there were 242 people on board: 230 passengers, two pilots and ten crew members. Rescue operations are underway, but the full range of victims remains unclear.He ordered the captain of the Sumeet Sabharwal with the first officer Clive Kundar, a quick descent of the plane and the subsequent explosion caused a nationwide reaction. The General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation and is expected to help technical teams from Boeing.
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Emergency respondents, including three NDF teams with more on the route, work under difficult conditions, with intensive fires complicating rescue efforts. Main Minister Gujarat Bhupendra Patel ordered Swift Medical and Logistical Support, while the Interior Minister AMIT Shah ensured the coordination of the central government.The nation rotates from shock, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered by air minister Ram Mohan Naida and Amit Shah to visit Ahmedabad and provide support on Earth. Meanwhile, the Air India and the airport authorities have temporarily suspended operations and activated emergency protocols to support affected families.The sports community is also sad. The former cricket Harbhajan Singh published: “I am absolutely shocked and deeply anxious … My thoughts and prayers go out to all victims and their families.” The Sania Mirza tennis icon shared a sincere X report and wrote, “My heart has been sunk to hear about the accident … pray prayer.”The former cricket Irfan Pathan, a native of Gujarat, expressed distrust and sadness and urged prayers for all involved. Cue Sports Champion Pankaj Advani also paid tribute and described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy”.The flight manifesto allegedly included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals and others from Canada and Portugal. Air India N Chandrasecaran chairman confirmed the accident in an official statement and emphasized the full support of the airline to the victims and their families.
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