240 people died in Ahmedabad Plane Crash, only 2 passengers survived; 50-60 people were present in the building where the plane crashed.There were 169 Indians, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese citizens on board the plane. Apart from this, there were two pilots and ten cabin crew members on board the plane.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash:
Air India's plane AI 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A large number of people are feared to have lost their lives in this accident. Within a few minutes of takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, the pilot sent a Mayday emergency alert to ATC and then the plane became a ball of fire while rapidly descending.
Many eyewitnesses of this accident have also come forward, who saw the tragic incident with their own eyes.
Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew members on board the flight which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38. Of these, 169 are Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, 1 Canadian citizen and 7 Portuguese citizens.
An eyewitness who saw black smoke from a distance after the plane crash said, "When I was going to board the Indigo flight (other plane), I saw thick smoke coming out from a distance. Immediately after boarding the plane, the flight was announced to be delayed. Later, we came to know through the media that a plane has crashed." Another eyewitness said that my office is 200 meters from here. As soon as I came out of the office, I heard a very loud sound, and suddenly the whole area was filled with smoke. There was a commotion here and then we saw that this accident has happened.
The person further said that when I reached the spot, I saw that the debris was scattered, there was fire here and smoke was rising. Nothing was visible... Then we came to know that the wings of the plane fell here and a plane crashed... We do not know about the casualties but there is a building here where doctors live." Let us tell you that the Air India plane going to London carrying 242 people crashed in a crowded residential area minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.
Ahmedabad's air traffic control said the pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner issued a 'mayday' distress call soon after takeoff, indicating a full emergency. A video recorded by a resident showed the twin-engine plane rapidly losing altitude and turning into a fireball, with thick black smoke billowing into the air. The plane, which took off from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport, had 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board, including former Gujarat chief minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani. According to Air India, of the 230 passengers, 169 were Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.
Doctors were living in the building that collided, many injured.
Many doctors working in Ahmedabad Civil Hospital live in the building with which the crashed plane collided. At the time of the accident, about 50 to 60 people were present in that building, out of which more than 15 doctors have been injured. The bodies found at the site of the accident have been burnt so badly that it has become very difficult to identify them. Most of them can now be identified only through DNA testing.
The whole country is shocked by this tragic incident and condolence messages are pouring in on social media. The Prime Minister and many other leaders have expressed deep condolences on the accident. Investigative agencies are now trying to get to the bottom of the causes of the accident.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dies.
There is also news of the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the accident.
The only passenger who survived this horrific accident is Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, a British citizen of Indian origin. Citing the Police Commissioner, ANI said that he was sitting on seat number 11-A and somehow escaped the accident. A video of him has also surfaced. Another injured passenger is admitted to the hospital, whose condition is said to be critical.
What is the situation after the Ahmedabad plane crash?
The pictures and videos that are coming out after the Ahmedabad plane crash have shaken the whole country. In a few minutes, the lives of 240 happy families were at stake. In this accident, the passengers on the plane were burnt so badly that it is not possible to even identify them. After the accident, the soldiers and workers engaged in rescue were seen taking the passengers to the hospital.
What is the condition of the medical college building that was the victim of the Ahmedabad plane crash?
The Air India plane going from Ahmedabad to London has crashed into a building in Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad. It is being said that this building is a hostel for doctors. It is feared that some people in this building might have also been injured due to the plane crash.
Who were the pilots of the plane that crashed in Ahmedabad?
Captain Sumit Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder were among the 12 members of the cabin crew on board the Air India flight. It has been learned that the plane was being piloted by Captain Sumit Sabharwal, who was accompanied by First Officer Clive Kunder. Captain Sumit Sabharwal is an LTC and has 8200 hours of flying experience. The co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience.
Reaction of world leaders.
The Russian ambassador living in India said about this accident that this incident is heartbreaking. My condolences are with all the affected people and their families. French ambassador Thierry Mathou said that France is saddened by the Ahmedabad plane crash. In such a difficult time, our condolences are with the victims and their families. The President of the European Commission said that in this hour of grief, Europe stands in solidarity with you and the people of India. Apart from this, other countries including Israel have also expressed grief over the incident and expressed condolences.
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