Air India Dreamliner Crashes in Ahmedabad; Rescue Operations Underway

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed this Thursday afternoon shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft, which was en route to London, went down in the Meghani area of Ahmedabad, resulting in a large column of dark smoke visible from a distance.

Initial reports from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirm that 242 individuals were on board the ill-fated flight. Emergency services, including numerous fire tenders and ambulances, were immediately dispatched to the crash site to commence rescue and recovery operations. The area has been secured as authorities work to manage the unfolding situation.

As of now, officials have not released any statements regarding the probable cause of the accident. Investigations are expected to begin shortly to determine the factors that led to the crash. Further details are anticipated as the situation develops and rescue efforts continue.