Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, killing many onboard and in the surrounding area. The flight, headed for London, went down in the Meghani Nagar neighborhood, impacting a doctors' hostel. So far, at least 204 charred bodies have been recovered, and there are concerns about local residents among the victims. One British passenger survived the tragedy. Authorities are currently conducting rescue operations and have stressed the need for patience as they gather further information about the incident and its casualties.
The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, carrying 242 people, resulted in significant loss of life as it went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India.
Local police reported that at least 204 bodies, mainly charred, have been recovered from a doctors' hostel, indicating the severity of the disaster's impact.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik confirmed that the flight crashed in a residential area, raising concerns as local residents are likely among the victims.
As rescue operations continue, the Indian Foreign Ministry urged patience in awaiting further details, mourning the many lives lost in the horrific accident.
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