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Ahmedabad, June 12 – A tragic aviation incident unfolded this afternoon as Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was carrying 242 individuals, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Eyewitnesses near the airport reported seeing thick plumes of black smoke rising from the crash site. Emergency services were immediately deployed to the location, and rescue operations are currently underway.
Unconfirmed sources have indicated that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani may have been among the passengers on board. Officials have yet to issue a formal statement regarding his status or confirm the passenger manifest.
Flight tracking data showed that the aircraft departed at approximately 1:10 PM for its scheduled journey to London’s Gatwick Airport but lost contact with air traffic control within minutes.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and further updates are awaited as rescue and recovery operations continue. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, and the nation closely watches for developments.
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