BREAKING: Air India Flight 171 Crashes in Ahmedabad: What We Know | WATCH
Air India Flight 171, carrying 242 souls, has crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff. Emergency crews race against time as families brace for answers.
Flight Details: The plane was carrying 242 passengers, according to the State Police Control Room, as reported by ANI and India Today.
Incident: Initial investigation indicates that shortly after takeoff, the pilots sent an emergency call to the control tower. Contrary to what appears in the video, the plane was not in the process of landing but crashed into a residential neighborhood.
Emergency Response: Fire brigades and rescue teams were dispatched immediately, with News18 reporting smoke rising from the site.
Casualties: There are unconfirmed reports that some 133 passengers perished, and that others survived.
The cause of the crash is unknown, with authorities yet to release details. Air India and aviation officials have not issued statements.
The plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration VT-ANB) and it was only 11.5 years old.
The incident follows unrelated aviation and military events in India, including military jet crashes in Kashmir and Punjab amid India-Pakistan tensions.
Emergency operations are underway at the crash site, with Gujarat Samachar and News18 reporting active response efforts.
More details will follow as the investigation continues.
