Ahmedabad Plane Crash News Live Updates: At least 265 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, in one of India’s worst aviation disasters. The flight, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, descended momentarily after taking off for London at 1:17 pm.
The Air India Flight AI-171 was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. It crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital, resulting in more casualties. Heavy smoke was visible from Dharpur near the Meghaninagar area in Ahmedabad. The fire brigade was to the spot, and emergency response teams are being mobilised. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the crash.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also among the victims who died in the crash, confirmed Union Minister CR Paatil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, and also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu about the crash. The PM asked the two ministers to go to Ahmedabad and ensure all possible assistance is extended to those affected.
Earlier today, Shah lauded Gujarat disaster management personnel for their quick response to the tragic event and said an official death toll would be announced after DNA analysis. PM Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning.
