A tragic incident has shaken the city of Ahmedabad, India, where an Air India flight, AI171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
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The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London, had 242 passengers and crew members on board, although some sources report the total number of people could be as high as 290. The crash occurred in the early hours of the morning in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated area near the airport.
Footage shared in the media shows thick black smoke and scattered debris, painting a picture of chaos. Over five firefighting units were immediately dispatched to the scene. So far, there is no official confirmation of fatalities, but injuries and significant damage have been reported.
Authorities, including the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. The aircraft was reportedly heavily fueled for the long-haul flight, which may have intensified the fire following the crash.
This incident highlights yet another tragic moment in India’s aviation history and reinforces the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and improved airport infrastructure.