In a sorrowful turn of events, an Air India flight bound for London crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Boeing 787-8, carrying 242 people—including 230 passengers and 12 crew members from India, Britain, Canada, and Portugal—met with a devastating fate as it went down in a civilian area near the airport. 😔
India's civil aviation minister, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, expressed his shock and deep sorrow over the incident. "Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad," he shared on social media, emphasizing that all available rescue teams and emergency response agencies have been mobilized. Medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the scene to help those affected.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves far beyond the local community, with hearts and minds uniting in mourning and support for the victims and their families. As investigations are underway to determine the cause of this calamity, communities across South Asia and Southeast Asia are reminded of the fragility of life. Stay tuned for further updates, and let’s keep our thoughts with everyone impacted. 🙏
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