What we know so far
Summary
An Air India flight heading to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, crashed shortly after takeoff, involving more than 240 people. The crash occurred in a residential area, but the exact number of casualties is not yet confirmed. Emergency services are working on rescue and relief operations.Key Facts
- The Air India flight AI171 left Ahmedabad's airport and was going to London Gatwick.
- The plane took off at 13:39 local time and crashed shortly afterward.
- Flight data shows the plane lost signal less than a minute after takeoff and reached an altitude of 625 feet.
- The crash happened in Meghani Nagar, a residential area, and a doctors' hostel was hit.
- There were 242 people on board, including nationals from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal.
- The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 256 seats.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, and injured passengers are being taken to hospitals.
- The UK and Indian authorities are coordinating efforts to handle the situation and provide support.
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