Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Massive Rescue Ops Underway After AI-171 Goes Down Post-Takeoff
Ahmedabad, Gujarat – A full-scale rescue operation is currently in progress at the crash site of Air India Flight AI-171, which tragically crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, en route to London.
The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, and emergency teams—comprising firefighters, NDRF personnel, local police, and medical units—are working tirelessly amidst the twisted wreckage to locate survivors.
🚁 Helicopters and heavy machinery have been deployed to navigate the crash terrain, while medical teams are on standby to provide immediate treatment to the injured.
👮♂️ Authorities have cordoned off the area to ensure rescue teams can operate unhindered. Traffic restrictions and an emergency green corridor have been established to speed up the transfer of injured victims to nearby hospitals.
💬 An official involved in the operation said:
“Time is critical. Our teams are combing every inch of the wreckage. We are doing everything we can to save lives.”
📞 A helpline has been activated for families of passengers:
Emergency Contact Number: 1800-123-1717
🕊️ Nation in Grief, Action in Motion
As the nation reels from the emotional impact of this tragedy, leaders across the political spectrum have expressed their condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to be monitoring the situation closely.
A formal inquiry has been launched by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to determine the cause of the crash.
🙏 Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the passengers, and we salute the brave first responders battling to save lives.
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