The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos
Summary
A plane taking off from Ahmedabad's airport crashed into a residential area, specifically hitting a doctors' hostel, shortly after takeoff. The crash resulted in a fireball, killing almost all passengers except one, and causing chaos in the nearby canteen where students and doctors were present.Key Facts
- The crash involved a plane, Flight AI171, an Air India 787 Dreamliner bound for London.
- The plane took off from Ahmedabad's airport, which is only 1.5 kilometers from the crash site.
- There were 242 people on board the plane, and only one survived.
- The crash occurred around 13:39 local time on Thursday afternoon.
- A mayday distress call was sent before the crash.
- The plane struck a doctors' hostel, leading to a large explosion that affected the nearby canteen.
- Eyewitnesses and local volunteers helped in the rescue efforts amidst the debris and heat.
- The crash site was chaotic, and rescuers found many injured people inside the canteen.
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