Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: All 242 ships fear death minutes after Dreamliner takeoff
A devastating tragedy unfolded this afternoon in Ahmedabad, the Indian Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, as an AI flight 171 flight from Ahmedabad to London, crashed a few minutes after departure, with no survivors among 242 passengers and crew.
The plane crashed into the Doctor’s Hotel, which belonged to the Medical School, about 1:30 pm, causing fire and chaos in densely populated areas. Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions followed by thick gray smoke rising from the crash site. More than twenty ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the injured from the hotel to a nearby hospital. Police blocked the area and diverted traffic to aid the rescue operations.
Air India confirmed the incident in a brief statement, calling it a “serious tragedy” and ensuring full cooperation with the investigation and relief agencies. According to officials, the pilot sent out a Mayday phone call shortly after the sudden loss of communications with air traffic control.
The government and military respond quickly
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he was personally supervising the emergency response. “All aviation and emergency agencies are instructed to act quickly and provide full support to affected families,” he said.
Indian military has stepped in to support civil authorities in large-scale humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. About 130 Army personnel have been deployed at the crash site, the engineering team uses JCB for debris removal, the Quick Action Team, a medical squad of doctors and nursing staff, and a fire troop. Military hospitals are also placed on high alert.
Latest progress:
No Survivor: The report confirmed that no 242 passengers and crew members survived the crash.
Crash location: The plane crashed in a doctor’s hotel near the medical school, causing concerns about other casualties on the ground.
Rescue Operations: Emergency services, including the NDRF, local police, fire brigade and now the Army, continue to search and restore work while burning debris.
Visuals on the website: Shocking visuals show fire, heavy smoke and emergency teams working in scattered debris.
Ongoing Investigation: The Civil Aviation Administration (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have conducted a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash.
Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area and avoid spreading unverified information. As the situation continues to develop, more details will be waiting.
