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Air India Plane Crash: 242 On Board Crash Minutes After Take-Off

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An Air India aircraft, carrying 242 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, and one Canadian, crashed just minutes after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday. The incident has led to the temporary suspension of all flight operations at the airport, with authorities advising passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest information before proceeding to the airport.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Air India aircraft, Flight AI 171, was headed to London, Gatwick, and crashed shortly after take-off from the SVPIA in Ahmedabad.
  • The crash resulted in the temporary suspension of all flight operations at the SVPIA, with authorities advising passengers to check with their airlines for the latest information.
  • There were 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, and one Canadian on board the aircraft.
  • Rigorous rescue and relief operations are underway, but are hindered by dense, black smoke at the crash site.
  • Air India has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information.
  • The airline is ascertaining the details of the accident and will share further updates shortly.

Statistics:

  • 242 passengers were on board the Air India aircraft that crashed.
  • 169 Indians were among the passengers on board the aircraft.
  • 53 British nationals were on board the aircraft.
  • 1 Canadian was on board the aircraft.
  • The crash took place around 9 minutes after the plane got clearance for take-off.
  • The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad is temporarily shut till further notice.

Sources:

  • "SVPIA authorities also advised the passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest information" - [Source: Statement from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) spokesperson]
  • "All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice" - [Source: Statement from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) spokesperson]
  • "We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation" - [Source: Statement from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) spokesperson]
  • "Air India, in a statement, said that it is ascertaining the details of the accident and will share further updates shortly" - [Source: Air India statement]
  • "The airline has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information" - [Source: Air India statement]

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