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BREAKING: Air India Flight AI171 Crash Details:
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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing all 242 people on board.
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The aircraft was London-bound (Gatwick Airport) and issued a mayday call before crashing.
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The crash site was located between Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and Ghoda Camp neighbourhood.
Casualties & Passengers:
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The flight included 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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The crash also caused additional casualties on the ground due to the residential location.
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Eyewitnesses reported people jumping from buildings to escape flames and described burned bodies and smouldering wreckage.
Official Responses:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the tragedy “heartbreaking beyond words”.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes “devastating”.
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Aviation Minister ordered swift, coordinated rescue efforts and medical aid deployment.
Aircraft Information:
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This is reportedly the first crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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Boeing stated it is gathering more information about the incident.
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The crash comes amid Air India’s major fleet expansion, including a 2023 order of 470 aircraft (250 Airbus, 220 Boeing).
Impact on Airport & Operations:
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Ahmedabad airport was shut down, with all flights suspended.
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An emergency centre and family support team have been activated by Air India.