In a tragic incident on June 12, an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff at Ahmedabad airport in the state of Gujarat, India. All 242 passengers and crew on board lost their lives.
The aircraft was scheduled for an international flight to London when it encountered difficulties and crashed on the runway. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, there were no survivors.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing plumes of smoke rising from the crash site. “It was horrifying. We saw the plane descending rapidly and then a huge fireball,” said a local resident.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Air India officials expressed their deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the victims. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected,” an Air India spokesperson said.
The rescue and recovery operation was captured by CGTN Stringer, documenting the efforts of the emergency services amidst the devastating scene.
This incident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history. The global community joins India in mourning the loss of so many lives.
