‘Entire Country In Shock, Stands With Kin…’: Amit Shah After Key Meet On Ahmedabad Flight Crash
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: As soon as news of the crash broke, three fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene.
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An Air India Boeing Dreamliner flight with 242 passengers bound for London crashed near Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday, sending thick plumes of smoke across the airport vicinity.
According to initial reports, the passenger jet crashed shortly after initiating takeoff, around the Meghani Area adjacent to the airport. Emergency response teams were quickly mobilised, with three fire engines dispatched to control the fire and secure the site.
The aircraft was carrying approximately 133 passengers at the time of the crash. While further details on casualties or the condition of those on board remain pending, first responders acted swiftly following reports of smoke emanating from the crash site and a foul odour detected by airport staff.
Formal Investigation Initiated By Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu tweets, "Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Additionally, the Government is constituting a high-level committee comprising experts from multiple disciplines to examine the matter in detail. The committee will work to strengthen aviation safety and prevent such incidents in future."
Amit Shah Chairs Meeting With Civil Aviation Minister, Gujarat CM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and others, over the Ahmedabad Plane Crash.
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