Ahmedabad, June 12 — In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, an Air India passenger aircraft, a Boeing Dreamliner 787, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Horrifying visuals from the scene show massive flames and thick plumes of black smoke rising from the Meghani Nagar area of the city.
According to early reports, the aircraft collided with a nearby building or boundary wall during takeoff, leading to a catastrophic crash. The plane was en route to London and had 242 passengers on board. All onboard are feared dead.
Fiery Crash and Widespread Panic
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane burst into flames upon impact. One of the wings of the aircraft broke off, and debris was scattered across the crash site. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and are continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control. The fire has been partially subdued, but rescue operations are still underway.
The surrounding area plunged into chaos as terrified locals ran for safety. The plane is reported to be completely destroyed, with most parts burned beyond recognition. The building it struck also sustained significant damage.
Emergency Response Activated
In response to the tragedy, all doctors at the nearby Civil Hospital have been called back to duty, with their leaves cancelled immediately. Medical teams are on high alert to handle potential casualties and injured survivors, although the chances of survival appear bleak at this point.
Authorities have cordoned off the area, and a full investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash. The nation awaits official confirmation and further details from aviation and emergency management officials.
