A major aviation incident occurred Wednesday morning in Ahmedabad, western India, when an Air India aircraft crashed during takeoff, with over 240 passengers on board, according to initial reports.
The flight was en route to Birmingham, UK, and the crash happened just moments after liftoff. Local TV footage shows flames and thick black smoke rising from the crash site near the airport, while emergency responders rushed to evacuate survivors.
No official casualty report yet – Cause under investigation
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding casualties or injuries, though images from the scene show injured individuals being carried on stretchers and ambulances transporting victims.
India’s Civil Aviation Authority and emergency services are on high alert, with the crash site cordoned off. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause, with flight recorders (black boxes) expected to be key in the analysis.
Watch the shocking video from the scene
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This tragic incident adds to growing concerns over flight safety during critical phases such as takeoff and landing. Air India has not yet issued a formal statement.
Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.
