Air India flight with 242 on board crashes, flight ops suspended at airport

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Smoke emanating from the area near the Ahmedabad airport where the Air India flight crashed.

Gujarat, Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live News Updates: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport, crashed shortly after takeoff on Wednesday afternoon, with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew members.

Watch | Moment when the Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad minutes after take-off

What has Air India said? The Air India spokesperson issued a statement that read: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest.”

Ahmedabad plane crash: London-bound flight with 242 on board crashes shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport

What is the current situation? Officials in the state said the crash took place around nine minutes after the plane got clearance for takeoff. According to officials at the spot, dense smoke posed a challenge to rescue operations, which are still underway. A team from the NDRF was also en route.

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