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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel rushed to Asarwa Civil Hospital to meet victims of the Air India plane crash. He assured priority treatment and ordered a green corridor for swift medical aid. PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are closely monitoring the situation. The flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Visits Ahmedabad Hospital After Air India Crash

  • CM Patel directs green corridor for injured passengers
  • Ensures war footing medical support
  • PM Modi monitors situation closely
  • Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits Ahmedabad Hospital to meet plane crash victims

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Air India crash victims, ensures priority treatment and green corridor for injured passengers.

"I am deeply saddened by the accident... immediate treatment arrangements are given priority. – Bhupendra Patel"

Ahmedabad, June 12

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday rushed to Asarwa Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, where victims of the Air India plane crash were admitted for treatment.

Expressing grief over the tragic incident, CM Patel assured comprehensive support for rescue and relief operations.

Chief Minister directed authorities to establish a green corridor to expedite the transfer of injured passengers to medical facilities. He also ensured that hospitals are equipped to provide priority treatment.

In a post on X, CM Patel stated, "I am deeply saddened by the accident of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. I have instructed the officials to take immediate rescue and relief operations in the accident and to make arrangements for immediate treatment of the injured passengers on a war footing. I have also instructed to arrange a green corridor to take the injured passengers for treatment and to ensure all the treatment arrangements in the hospital are given priority. The Honourable Union Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah has also spoken to me and assured full support of the NDRF teams and the Central Government for the rescue and relief operations in this plane crash."

According to his X post, PM Modi has also been closely monitoring the situation and is in constant communication with state authorities.

Earlier today, an Air India plane from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that a team has been rushed to the spot for investigation.

The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8200 hours of experience, and the official added that the copilot had 1100 hours of flying experience.

As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls.

The aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter immediately after departing Runway 23. The official said heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site.

Thick plumes of smoke could be seen at the accident spot.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see our CM responding swiftly to this tragedy. The green corridor initiative will save precious lives. My prayers for all affected families 🙏 Hope the investigation reveals the exact cause - we need to prevent such incidents in future.
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Priya M.
While the response is commendable, we must ask why such accidents keep happening. Just last year there was that SpiceJet incident. Are our aviation safety standards being compromised? Need stricter checks and better maintenance protocols.
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Amit S.
The pilots had thousands of hours of experience - shows even the most skilled can face emergencies. Salute to their efforts to handle the situation. Hope the black box reveals what went wrong. #PrayForAhmedabad
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Sunita P.
As someone from Ahmedabad, I'm relieved to see coordination between state and central govt. The NDRF teams will be crucial. But we must also think about trauma counseling for survivors - physical treatment isn't enough after such horror.
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Vikram J.
The Mayday call indicates pilots knew something was wrong. DGCA must investigate thoroughly - was it mechanical failure, human error or something else? Our aviation sector's reputation is at stake.
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Neha T.
Heartbreaking news 😢 The images of smoke are terrifying. Hope the hospitals have enough burn specialists - plane crash injuries often need specialized care. Gujarat government should coordinate with AIIMS if needed.

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