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A London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. The CRPF deployed 150 personnel alongside NDRF teams to assist in relief efforts. The aircraft reportedly struck a doctor's hostel near the airport perimeter. Authorities have issued emergency helpline numbers for crash-related inquiries.

Key Points: CRPF Deploys 150 Personnel After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

  • 150 CRPF personnel assist crash site rescue
  • NDRF deploys 90 members for relief efforts
  • Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carried 242 passengers
  • Ahmedabad Police issues emergency helpline for crash info
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CRPF deploys 150 personnel for rescue ops after Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad

CRPF and NDRF teams assist rescue operations after an Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport, impacting a doctor's hostel.

"Troops of 100 Rapid Action Force and Group Centre CRPF Gandhinagar are involved in rescue operations. – CRPF"

Ahmedabad, June 12

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed around 150 personnel to assist in the ongoing rescue and relief operations following the crash of a London-bound Air India flight shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday.

According to a statement by the CRPF, troops from the 100 Battalion of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), along with personnel from the CRPF's Group Centre in Gandhinagar, have been sent to the crash site to support efforts on the ground.

"Flight AI 171 (Ahmedabad to London), reportedly carrying 242 passengers, crashed while taking off. Troops of 100 Rapid Action Force and Group Centre CRPF Gandhinagar ( Approximately 150 personnel) are involved in rescue operations. More details awaited," the CRPF said.

The Gujarat government has also mobilised three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel from Gandhinagar, to assist in rescue operations.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

The aircraft reportedly crashed into a doctor's hostel near the airport perimeter.

Western Railway 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.

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.

The Ahmedabad City Police has released an emergency helpline number for assistance and information related to the crash.

"Ahmedabad City Police Emergency Number for Police Emergency Services and necessary information related to the Ahmedabad Plane Crash 07925620359," Ahmedabad Police stated in a post on X.

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 on Thursday.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Heartbreaking news 😢 Kudos to CRPF and NDRF teams for their swift response. Hope the casualty numbers remain low. This reminds me of the 2020 Kozhikode crash - we really need to review airport safety protocols across India.
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Priya M.
Why is a residential building so close to airport perimeter? This seems like serious urban planning failure. My prayers with all affected families. CRPF jawans are doing commendable work in rescue ops.
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Amit S.
As an Ahmedabad resident, I saw the smoke from my office. The coordination between CRPF, NDRF and local police is impressive. But serious questions need to be asked about aircraft maintenance - this was a Dreamliner, supposed to be safest model!
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Shweta R.
My cousin was supposed to be on this flight but got delayed. Feeling numb thinking about the what-ifs. Hats off to our disaster response teams - they're working round the clock in this heat. Hope media gives them space to work instead of sensationalizing.
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Vikram J.
While rescue efforts are commendable, why does India keep having these aviation incidents? First Kozhikode, now Ahmedabad. DGCA needs complete overhaul. We're becoming aviation superpower but safety standards aren't matching growth.
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Neha P.
The building it crashed into was doctors' hostel 😥 Double tragedy for medical community. Gujarat govt should immediately survey all buildings near airports nationwide. Jai Hind to our brave rescue personnel working tirelessly in this tragedy.

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