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Breaking News: Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Many Lives Lost

A big plane crash happened in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning. An Air India flight crashed while taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. There were 242 people on the plane.

What Happened?

The engine had a technical problem, which caused the crash. The plane was going to London. At 1:38 PM, the airport lost contact with the plane. The plane crashed in a residential area in Meghaninagar, a busy part of Ahmedabad.

After the crash, there was heavy fire and black smoke everywhere. The fire trucks and rescue teams reached quickly and started helping.

How Many People Died?

So far, 133 dead bodies have been found. More people are missing. Rescue work is still going on. There were also 12 crew members and 230 passengers, including 11 children and 2 infants.

Plane Hit a Building

After take-off, the plane hit a building in the city and caught fire. It became a fireball in just 18 seconds. A video of this horrible moment is also going viral on social media.

About the Plane

The crashed plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It is used for long international flights and can carry more than 250 people. It had 238 economy seats and 14 business class seats. Important People Onboard

Reports say that former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was also on this flight. There were also 60 foreign passengers including 52 from the UK, 7 from Portugal, and 1 from Canada.

Helpline Numbers

Helpline numbers have been shared for families to contact:

  • Air India Helpline: 1800-5691-444
  • Ahmedabad Police Helpline: 07925620359

 Government Response

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  • Home Minister Amit Shah and Aviation Minister Radhamohan Naidu are going to Ahmedabad.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also spoken with the officials.
  • Hospitals are now treating many injured passengers.
  • Ahmedabad airport is closed after the crash.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from news channels, social media, and early reports. The details are still being confirmed by authorities. The content is for awareness and informational purposes only and may be updated as official information becomes available.