Tragic Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: 242 Dead, Including Former CM Vijay Rupani
Tragic Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: 242 Dead, Including Former CM Vijay Rupani
Tragic Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: A Boeing 787 from Air India crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 242. Recovery underway; helpline numbers activated by the Civil Aviation Ministry.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London crashed today, claiming 242 lives. Find details on the crash, victim identification, and official statements. Tragic Air India Crash in Ahmedabad Claims 242 Lives. An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff today, resulting in the deaths of all 242 people on board. The accident occurred approximately eight minutes after the flight departed Ahmedabad Airport.
Tragic Air India Plane Crash: Details of the Crash
The aircraft, identified as Air India flight AI 171, crashed between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM local time, impacting a two-story building. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner stated that the severity of the crash made survival impossible for anyone on board. Among the 242 fatalities were 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
Victims and Recovery Efforts
The passenger manifest included 169 Indian citizens, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with approximately 100 bodies recovered so far. Many of the remains are severely burned, necessitating DNA testing for identification.
Notable Passenger and Official Response
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was confirmed to be among those on the ill-fated flight.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has issued a statement expressing his condolences regarding the tragedy. Rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with numerous ambulances transporting casualties to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.
Helpline Information
The Civil Aviation Ministry has activated helpline numbers for concerned individuals:
011-24610843
9650391859
Additionally, Air India has established a hotline for further information:
1800 5691 444
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