Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashes near airport in Meghani area | Ahmedabad News

NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.The aircraft, bound for London, plunged into the Meghani area of the city, sending up a massive plume of black smoke and triggering an immediate emergency response.As per the initial reports, the aircraft, a wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner, had a capacity of around 300 passengers and was carrying 290 people at the time of the crash. The flight was heavily fueled for the long-haul journey, adding to the intensity of the explosion and fire that followed the crash.Multiple fire engines and ambulances have been sent to the crash site to carry out rescue operations. There is currently no official confirmation on casualties.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to initiate a formal investigation, along with a possible technical team from Boeing.Officials have yet to release a statement on the suspected cause of the crash. Experts suggest that the heavy fuel load for the international route could have worsened the post-crash fire, complicating rescue efforts.Union home minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, state home minister Harsh Sanghavi, and the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner regarding the incident. He assured that the Central government will provide all necessary assistance to the state in managing the aftermath and investigation of the crash.