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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) crashed on Wednesday near Meghani Nagar, a crowded residential area in Ahmedabad. The flight was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. (Image Source PTI)
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The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers, including 52 British nationals. It went down shortly after takeoff. (Image Source: PTI)
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Emergency response teams, including firefighters, medical staff, and CISF personnel, reached the site quickly. Rescue operations began immediately to locate survivors and provide medical aid. (Image Source: PTI)
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Roads around the crash site have been completely sealed by authorities. Residents have been asked to stay away to help emergency services carry out operations smoothly. (Image Source: PTI)
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Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion followed by a cloud of thick smoke. Many rushed outside to find dead bodies scattered across the area. (Image Source: X)
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“We heard a massive sound and saw smoke. When we reached the spot, there were bodies and wreckage all over,” said a local resident. (Image Source: X)
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The crash occurred near a doctors’ hostel in the Ramila area, where students were on a lunch break. Witnesses say the plane hit the area suddenly and without warning. (Image Source: PTI)
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A young boy was injured after jumping from the hostel building during the crash. His mother later confirmed that he was safe and recovering. (Image Source: X)
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The Airports Authority of India has activated an Operational Control Room in New Delhi. It is coordinating emergency relief efforts and providing updates to the public. (Image Source: X)
No official statement has been issued yet regarding the number of casualties or survivors. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. (Image Source: X)
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