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The Indian Army has deployed 130 personnel, including engineers and medical teams, to assist in relief efforts after an Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed into a doctor's hostel shortly after takeoff. NDRF and Western Railway have also mobilized teams to support rescue operations. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash while emergency services work at the site.

Key Points: Indian Army Deploys 130 Personnel After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

  • Army deploys engineers and medical teams for debris clearance
  • NDRF sends 90 personnel for rescue operations
  • Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashes near Ahmedabad airport
  • Western Railway dispatches disaster management team
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Army assists Ahmedabad's civil administration after Air India plane crash; over 130 personnel deployed

Indian Army assists in Ahmedabad plane crash relief with medical teams, engineers, and fire-fighting assets after Air India flight crashes near airport.

"After the takeoff, the plane crashed here and after a preliminary enquiry, we got to know that the plane crashed into a building, which is a doctors' hostel. – Jaipal Singh Rathore, Joint Commissioner of Police"

Ahmedabad, June 12

Indian Army teams comprising of approximately 130 personnel have been deployed to assist civil administration in the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts, officials said on Thursday after a passenger flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport earlier today, .

The response teams includes engineers with earth movers for debris clearance, medical teams comprising doctors and paramedics, Quick Action Teams (QATs), fire-fighting assets with fire extinguishers and water bowsers, and provost staff for site management, a statement from Indian Army said.

The Military hospital in the area has also been placed on standby, the Army said.

The Air India flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members while it crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport earlier this afternoon.

Western Railway said it has dispatched its Disaster Management Team, along with medical personnel and RPF staff, to assist the Gujarat government and other agencies involved in relief and rescue efforts.

The Gujarat government has mobilised three teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), comprising 90 personnel, from Gandhinagar to the crash site to aid rescue operations.

According to senior police officials, the aircraft crashed into a doctor's hostel located just outside the airport perimeter.

"After the takeoff, the plane crashed here and after a preliminary enquiry, we got to know that the ... plane crashed into a building, which is a doctors' hostel," Jaipal Singh Rathore, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad told reporters.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the London-bound Air India flight crashed in the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad following the takeoff at 01:38 pm.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Heartbreaking news 😢 Our armed forces and disaster response teams are working tirelessly. Salute to their quick action! Hope the casualties are minimal. This shows why we need strong emergency response systems in all our cities.
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Priya M.
The coordination between Army, NDRF and local authorities is commendable. But we must ask - why did the plane crash into a residential area? Airport safety perimeters need urgent review across India. Prayers for all affected families 🙏
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Amit S.
As someone from Ahmedabad, I'm proud of how our city is responding. The military hospital being on standby is crucial - they have the best trauma care. But this accident raises questions about aircraft maintenance standards in India.
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Sunita R.
The doctors' hostel being hit is doubly tragic - these are people who save lives now needing rescue themselves. Hope the Army engineers can clear debris quickly to find survivors. Time for India to invest more in aviation safety infrastructure.
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Vikram J.
Western Railway sending help shows excellent inter-agency cooperation. But 242 people on board...this could be one of India's worst air disasters. Need thorough investigation - was it mechanical failure or human error?
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Neha P.
The Quick Action Teams deserve special appreciation. In such disasters, every minute counts. Hope they can save as many lives as possible. Also, the building codes near airports need stricter enforcement - this shouldn't have happened.

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