In a devastating development, Indian media has reported that all 242 passengers and crew members aboard the Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad Airport have died. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Meghaninagar area, just minutes before the plane was expected to land.
According to initial reports, the aircraft caught fire shortly after impact, engulfing the wreckage in flames and hampering rescue efforts. Fire and emergency teams rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for hours, but no survivors have been found.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik earlier confirmed the crash but noted that details regarding the type of aircraft and cause of the accident are still under investigation. “The scene is being secured, and a full-scale inquiry has been initiated,” he said.
Officials from Air India and aviation authorities have yet to release a formal statement. The government has pledged a thorough investigation, and a high-level inquiry board is expected to be formed to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The nation mourns one of the deadliest aviation disasters in its history, as families await further information and support in this time of immense grief.
