An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed immediately after takeoff. There were 242 people on board, including 230 passengers. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was reportedly among the passengers on the crashed aircraft.
An Air India plane flying from Ahmedabad to London crashed just after takeoff. The aircraft had 242 people on board, including crew members. Rescue and relief teams reached the site immediately and started rescue operations. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also onboard the crashed plane.
After the crash, the passenger list of the flight was made public. Flight AI 171 of Air India had a total of 230 passengers onboard. Vijay Rupani's name appeared on the passenger list at number 12, and his seat number was recorded as 2D.
Vijay Rupani was en route to London. According to information, the plane took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM for London but could not even cross the airport boundary. The Air India plane crashed at 1:40 PM, and the Ahmedabad sky was engulfed in smoke and fire.
Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel over the phone regarding the accident. Seven to eight fire brigade vehicles reached the site for relief and rescue operations. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams also arrived and started relief efforts. All hospitals in Ahmedabad have been put on alert.
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