Ahmedabad: An Air India Ahmedabad-London flight with 242 passengers onboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. First visuals show massive smoke arising from the incident site.
An Air India-171 Ahmedabad-London flight was crashed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad during take-off on Thursday evening. As per preliminary information, the incident occurred during routine operations on the tarmac, prompting an immediate emergency response.
The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department deployed more than five fire-fighting vehicles to the site. Officials confirmed that fire tenders were swiftly mobilised following the alert, and emergency teams are currently engaged in response and assessment operations.
“A team of over five fire vehicles from various city divisions has reached the location. Fire control measures are being carried out as a precaution,” a senior fire department official said.
As per reports, Passengers capacity of the plane was 300 and there were 290 boarded inside the plane. Several people has been reported injured.
According to residents of Meghaninagar, three loud explosions were heard followed by smoke.
The cause of the incident and the extent of damage to the aircraft are yet to be officially confirmed. Airport authorities have initiated an internal inquiry, while a technical team is assessing the situation.
Currently, roads leading to airport have been closed for movement after the incident.
Further updates are awaited from both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
