Hello and welcome to this live blog. Here we will keep you informed of the latest developments around the plane crash in India.
More known about nationality occupants Air India confirms that there were 242 passengers and crew members on board the plane. Among them are 169 people with Indian nationality, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. It is still unclear what nationality the other twelve passengers have.
Reuters also reports on the basis of a source that there were at least 217 adults and 11 children on board. Air India has not yet confirmed that. It is also unclear whether the fourteen other passengers are more or minors.
Indian aviation minister ‘shocked’ the Indian aviation minister responds “shocked and defeated” on the plane crash. “Rescue teams are mobilized and we do everything we can to send medical help and emergency aid as quickly as possible,” says Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. He has ordered the authorities involved to take action quickly. “My thoughts are with all passengers and their families.”
According to Aviation Monitor Flighttradar24, the crashed airplane is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The signal with the device would be broken within a minute after taking off.
Air India confirms Crash Air India confirms “with deep sorrow” that the passenger plane has crashed. “Our thoughts and deepest compassion go to the families and loved ones of everyone who has been affected by this devastating event,” writes Air India CEO Natarajan Chandrasekaran on X.
Currently, the focus is on supporting the victims and their relatives, says Chandrasekaran. “We do everything we can to support the emergency aid teams on site and to offer the affections all the necessary support and care.”
All flights at Ahmedabad airport have currently been suspended.
Cause crash still unclear It is not yet clear that crashes the plane. However, the large amount of kerosene on board may have contributed to the intensity of the disaster, writes Times of India. The plane had just taken off and was therefore full.
Unclear whether the Dutch were on board it is also unclear whether there are Dutch people on board the plane. “We are picking it out,” a spokesperson tells Nu.nl.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on people who are near the airport in Ahmedabad to follow instructions from the local authorities. Those who need help can contact his or her travel company, travel insurer or the ministry.
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On unconfirmed images you can see how the plane comes down and then a huge cloud of fire and smoke is created. The plane seems to come down to a residential area.
The plane had 242 occupants according to the Indian police, the plane had 242 people on board. Among them were two pilots and ten men cabin crew. It is not clear whether and how many victims have fallen. According to the police, the aircraft has landed in a commuting area. It is not clear whether people have also hit the ground.
This is flight AI171 of airline Air India. The plane left this morning from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.
A passenger plane crashed in India this morning. The crash happened shortly after departure from the airport in Ahmedabad in the west of the country.
It is still unclear how many people are on board.
Hello and Welcome to this Live blog. Here we will keep you informed of the latest development the plane crash in India.
More Known About the Nationality of the Occupants Air India Confirms That There Were 242 Passengers and Crew Members on Board the Aircraft. Among Them are 169 People with Indian Nationality, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. The Nationality of the Remoining Twelve Occupants is Still Uncleear.
Reuters also reports, Based on a Source, that there were at Least 217 Adults and 11 children on board. Air India has not yet confirmed this. It is also Unclear Whether the other Fourteen Occupants Are of Age Or Underage.
Indian Aviation Minister ‘Shocked’ The Indian Aviation Minister Reacts “Shocked and Devastated” to the plane crash. “RESCUE TEAMS HAVE BEEN MOBILIED AND WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN To Send Medical Assistance and Emergency Relief As Quickly As Possible,” Says Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. He has instructed the authorities Involved to take action quickly. “My thoughts are with all occupants and their families.”
Accordance to Aviation Monitor Flighttradar24, The Crashed Aircraft is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The signal with the device would have leg interrupted within a minute of take-off.
Air India Confirms Crash Air India Confirms “With Deep Sorrow” That the Passenger Plane has crashed. “Our Thoughts and Depest Condolences Go Out To The Families and Loved Ones Of Everyone Affected by This Devastating Event,” Writes Air India CEO Natarajan Chandrasekaran On X.
The Focus is Currently on Supporting Those Affected and Their Relatives, Chandrasekaran Said. “We are doing every thing we can to support the emergency teams on the ground and to provide all necessary support and care to those affected.”
All Flights at Ahmedabad Airport Are Currently Suspended.
Cause of Crash Still Unclear It is not yet clear what caused the plane to crash. However, The Large Amount of Kerosene on Board May Have Contributed to the Intensity of the Disaster, Writes Times of India. The plane had just tasks off and was therefore fully fueled.
Unclear Whether dutch Were on Board It is also Still Unclear Whether there are Dutch People on board the plane. “We are figuring it out,” A Spokesperson Told Nu.nl.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Calls on People who are Near The Airport in Ahmedabad to Follow Instructions from Local Authorities. Anyone who needs help can contact Their Travel Organization, Travel Insurer or the Ministry.
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Unconfirmed images show How the plane lands and then a huge fire and smoke cloud arises. The plane seems to come down on a residential area.
Plane had 242 Occupants Accordance to the Indian Police, The Plane had 242 People on Board. These included Two Pilots and Ten Cabin Crew Members. It is not clear if and how many casualties have fallen. Accordance to the Police, The Device Has Come Down in A Residential Area. It is not clear white people have also bone hit on the ground.
This groups flight AI171 or Airline Air India. The Plane Departed this Morning from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.
A passer plane crashed this morning in India. The Crash Happened Shortly After Leaving the Airport in Ahmedabad in the West of the Country.
It is not yet clear how many people are on board.