AIR INDIA TRAGEDY: Gatwick-Bound Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport, 242 On Board

AHMEDABAD, INDIA – In a devastating incident, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed into a residential area near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on.

The plane, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, had just taken off when it went down in a fiery explosion, sending shockwaves through the community.

Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene, with flames engulfing the wreckage and thick black smoke billowing into the sky. “It was like a nightmare come true,” said one witness.

“The noise was deafening, and I saw people running for their lives.”

Emergency services rushed to the scene, with firefighters battling to contain the blaze. Rescue teams are currently sifting through the debris, searching for survivors and assessing the extent of the casualties.

The cause of the crash is still unknown, and an investigation has been launched by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Air India. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India is also involved in the probe.

As the nation mourns, the Indian government and Air India have set up emergency response helplines for families seeking information about their loved ones.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, and a full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the tragedy.