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A London-bound Air India flight crashed into a doctors' hostel shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, with emergency teams clearing 70-80% of the crash site. Authorities have urged public cooperation for ambulance access while NDRF teams conduct rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport has suspended all flights until further notice following the incident.

Key Points: Air India Flight Crashes Into Ahmedabad Doctors Hostel After Takeoff

  • Air India Boeing crashed shortly after takeoff
  • 242 passengers and crew onboard
  • NDRF teams deployed for rescue
  • Ahmedabad airport operations suspended
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Plane crashed into doctors' hostel: Police officer on Ahmedabad plane crash

A London-bound Air India flight with 242 onboard crashed into a doctors' hostel near Ahmedabad airport, prompting emergency response and flight suspensions.

"We have cleared about 70-80% of the area... urge people to cooperate for the ambulance green corridor. – Senior Ahmedabad Police Officer"

Ahmedabad, June 12

The London-bound Air India flight crashed into a doctors' hostel near the Ahmedabad Airport shortly after took off on Thursday, a senior police officer said.

Providing an update on the flight that crashed carrying 242 people including 12 crew members onboard, the senior Ahmedabad police officer stated that about 70 per cent to 80 per cent of the crash site had been cleared. He also appealed to the public to cooperate for the green corridor for the ambulance.

"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. After a few minutes of the incident, the concerned authorities reached the spot... We have cleared about 70 per cent to 80 per cent of the area... We urge all the people to cooperate with us so that we can make a green corridor for the ambulance to go to the hospital," the senior officer stated.

Efforts are ongoing to ensure a safe and efficient rescue operation with the Gujarat government mobilising three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site.

The Ahmedabad City Police has issued an emergency number for the police emergency services and to get necessary information related to the plane 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.

The flight operations at the Ahmedabad airport have been suspended temporarily until further notice following the Air India plane crash, according to an official spokesperson.

According to DGCA, the London-bound Air India flight crashed in the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad following the take off at 01:38 pm on Thursday.The Boeing aircraft was carrying 242 people including 12 crew members.

"As a result of Air India plane crash incident, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice", according to a statement by SVPIA spokesperson.

- ANI

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Rajesh P.
Heartbreaking news 😢 My prayers for all passengers and their families. The fact that it crashed into a doctors' hostel makes it doubly tragic - these are people who save lives. Hope rescue operations are swift and effective. Authorities should conduct thorough investigation.
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Priya M.
Why are we still using such old Boeing aircraft for international flights? This is not the first incident. DGCA needs to audit all aging planes immediately. Safety should be priority #1, not cost cutting.
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Amit K.
Kudos to NDRF teams and local authorities for quick response. The green corridor initiative shows good planning. Hope they can save as many lives as possible. This reminds me of 2020 Kozhikode crash - we need better airport safety protocols.
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Sunita R.
So many young doctors must have been in that hostel... what a terrible loss to our medical community. The government should provide special compensation to affected families and ensure world-class trauma care for survivors.
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Vikram S.
The airport location itself is problematic - too many residential areas nearby. When will our urban planning improve? After Mumbai's 2018 crash near slums, we should have learned our lesson. Praying for all affected 🙏
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Neha T.
While tragic, I'm relieved the crash happened just after takeoff when fuel tanks weren't full. Could have been much worse. Hope Air India provides full transparency in investigation and proper support to victims' families. #PrayForAhmedabad

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