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An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, with 242 passengers and crew onboard. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu is personally overseeing rescue efforts while NDRF teams rush to the site. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured full central support to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. Emergency teams are working to provide medical aid and establish a green corridor for the injured.

Key Points: Air India Flight Crashes Near Ahmedabad with 242 Onboard

  • Air India B787 crashes shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad
  • 242 passengers and crew onboard including pilots Capt Sumeet Sabharwal and Clive Kundar
  • NDRF deploys multiple teams for rescue operations
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah coordinates with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
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Gujarat plane crash: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu personally monitoring situation

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu leads emergency response after Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport with 242 passengers.

"Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on highest alert. - Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu"

Ahmedabad, June 12

An Air India flight, with over 200 onboard on its way to London's Gatwick airport crashed near Ahmedabad's Shahibaug airport shortly after taking off post noon on Thursday.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he is personally monitoring the situation.

He took to X to say, "Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site..."

Fire services and other agencies rushed to the crash site in Ahmedabad.

Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site.

A total of three more teams are being moved from Vadodara, said NDRF.

"The Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar, DGCA said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash. He also assured to provide Central government assistance.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel took to X to post, "I am deeply saddened by the incident of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. I have instructed the officials to carry out immediate rescue and relief work and arrange for immediate treatment of the injured passengers on a war footing. I have also instructed to arrange for a green corridor to take the injured passengers for treatment and to ensure all arrangements for treatment in the hospital are made on a priority basis. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to me and assured full cooperation..."

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 My prayers are with all the passengers and their families. Good to see the minister taking personal charge, but we need answers - how did this happen with a modern aircraft like B787? Safety audits must be intensified.
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Rahul S.
The quick response from NDRF and local authorities is commendable. But we must ask - are our airports equipped with enough emergency systems? After the Mangalore crash years ago, we were promised better safety measures. Seems like lessons aren't being learned.
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Ananya M.
My cousin was supposed to be on this flight but changed plans last minute. Can't stop thinking about the families affected. The green corridor initiative by Gujarat CM is a good step - every minute counts in such tragedies.
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Vikram J.
While the minister's prompt response is appreciated, we need more than tweets. Hope the DGCA conducts a thorough investigation - not just technical but also whether proper protocols were followed during takeoff. Safety can't be compromised.
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Sanjay P.
This is why I always prefer trains for domestic travel. Our aviation sector needs complete overhaul - from maintenance to crew training. Praying for survivors 🙏
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Neha T.
The coordination between state and central agencies gives me some hope. But what about psychological support for survivors and families? Trauma care is as important as physical treatment in such cases.

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