A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, crashed into a residential area shortly after departing, tragically claiming the lives of at least 241 individuals onboard and on the ground. While one passenger, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, managed to survive, the incident has been condemned by officials as one of India's deadliest aviation disasters.
**Tragic Air India Plane Crash Claims 241 Lives, One Passenger Survives**
**Tragic Air India Plane Crash Claims 241 Lives, One Passenger Survives**
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after take-off, leading to a devastating casualty toll and prompting international concern.
The crash occurred just moments after the plane's departure at 13:39 local time on Thursday and minutes later, the aircraft issued a mayday call but lost contact with air traffic control shortly thereafter. Initial reports indicate the plane struck a hospital complex and a medical student hostel before becoming embedded in nearby structures, which were bustling during lunch hours.
Ramesh recounted chaos onboard, stating, "Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise... it all happened so quickly." Concern is mounting as authorities assess the recovery of bodies, with local officials warning that the death toll could rise as searches continue. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with support from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board indicative of the international implications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, reflecting the nation’s mourning and the global shock response from leaders including British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Tata Group, which owns Air India, has pledged significant financial support for victims' families as the aftermath of the tragic event continues to unfold.
The situation remains dynamic with rescue operations ongoing, and reports of additional injuries among the 78 people who were in or around the impacted buildings during the disaster. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events leading to this catastrophic incident and awaiting the investigation's conclusions.
As the world processes this heart-wrenching loss, the focus remains on supporting the survivors and families affected by this tragedy.
Ramesh recounted chaos onboard, stating, "Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise... it all happened so quickly." Concern is mounting as authorities assess the recovery of bodies, with local officials warning that the death toll could rise as searches continue. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with support from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board indicative of the international implications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, reflecting the nation’s mourning and the global shock response from leaders including British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Tata Group, which owns Air India, has pledged significant financial support for victims' families as the aftermath of the tragic event continues to unfold.
The situation remains dynamic with rescue operations ongoing, and reports of additional injuries among the 78 people who were in or around the impacted buildings during the disaster. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events leading to this catastrophic incident and awaiting the investigation's conclusions.
As the world processes this heart-wrenching loss, the focus remains on supporting the survivors and families affected by this tragedy.
