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Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

Summary

An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 people, including passengers, crew, and people on the ground. One passenger, a British national, survived. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and investigations are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • The Air India flight was traveling from Ahmedabad, India, to London, UK.
  • The crash occurred shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
  • The plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
  • 230 passengers and 12 crew members were on board.
  • The aircraft crashed into a residential area, hitting a hospital complex and a student hostel.
  • 204 bodies have been recovered so far.
  • Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British passenger, was the only survivor.
  • The crash is under investigation by Indian authorities with help from US and UK investigators.
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