A devastating incident occurred on Thursday when Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, had 242 individuals on board, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. The aircraft crashed near the airport, leading to injuries among the passengers and crew. Emergency services have rushed to the scene, and injured individuals are being transported to nearby hospitals. The airport has ceased operations temporarily. The DGCA has dispatched a team for a thorough investigation. The Aviation Minister has expressed his concern and is personally overseeing the situation, with an Operational Control Room established to manage all related details.
Tragedy in Ahmedabad: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes, Leaving Many Injured
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