Hello and welcome to this live blog. Here we will keep you informed of the latest developments around the plane crash in India.
Indian prime minister ‘shocked and saddened’ “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has also shocked and sadly,” responds Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “It is indescribable heartbreaking. In this difficult time my thoughts are with everyone who is affected by it.” Modi says he has had contact with the ministers and authorities.
Images also show that firefighters are busy extinguishing the fire that originated after the crash.
British foreign minister ‘very sad’ In addition to starmer, the British foreign minister David Lammy has also expressed his condolences. He says he is “very sad” on X. “The United Kingdom works with the local authorities in India to quickly determine the facts and to offer support.”
At least thirty bodies were salvaged where the plane crashed, rescue workers say to Reuters . According to them, more people are stuck under the rubble.
British Prime Minister responds to crash “devastating”, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls the images of the crash. He says that he is being kept informed of developments. “My thoughts go out to the passengers and their families in this very difficult time.”
More and more images of the crash are gradually coming in. Rescue workers are busy at the location of the accident.
According to BBC emergency signal, the aircraft gave the crashed aircraft an emergency call to air traffic control, the BBC writes on the basis of a statement from the Indian Aviation Authority DGCA. After that the plane would not have responded anymore. The pilot would have already had 8,200 flying hours, the co -pilot 1,100 flying hours.
Flight AI171 was on its way from the Ahmedabad airport to London on Thursday morning. The signal with the device would be broken within a minute after taking off.
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 news agency 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 of age 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,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells NU.nl.
The government 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.
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.
Indian Prime Minister ‘Shocked and Saddened’ “The Tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and saddened US,” Responds Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “It is indescribly heartbreak. In thesis Difficult Times, My Thoughts Are With Everyone Affected by It.” Modi Said He had leg in contact with ministers and authorities.
Images also show firefters boxy uttingughing the fire that started after the crash.
British Foreign Secretary ‘Very Saddened’ in Addition to Starmer, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy Has also Expressed His Condolences. He said on x that he was “very saddend.” “The United Kingdom is working with local authorities in India to Quickly Establish the Facts and Provide Support.”
At Least Thirty Bodies Have Been Recovered at The Site Where the Plane Crashed, Rescue Workers Tell Reuters . Accordance to them, more people are still trapped under the rubble.
British Prime Minister Responds to Crash “Devastating,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Calls the images of the crash. He said he was kept informed of development. “My Thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this very difficult time.”
More and more images of the crash are Gradually Coming in. Rescue Workers Are Busy At The Scene of the Accident.
Plane Sent Out Distress Signal Accordance to BBC The Crashed Plane Sent A Distress Call To Air Traffic Control, Writes The BBC Based On A Statement From the Indian Aviation Authority DGCA. After that, the plane would no longer have responded. The Pilot would have already had 8,200 flight hours, the co-pilot 1,100 flight hours.
Flight AI171 was a route from Ahmedabad, India, to London on Thursday Morning. The signal with the aircraft would have leg looses within a minute after take-off.
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 of Indian Nationality, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. It is not Yet Clear What Nationality The Other Twelve Occupants Have.
Press Agency 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 Fourteen Other Occupants Are Of Age Or Minors.
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 relevant authorities 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 aircraft would have leg looses within a minute after take-off.
Air India Confirms Crash Air India Confirms “With Deep Sadness” 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, Says Chandrasekaran. “We are doing everything we can to support the emergency teams on the ground and to provide those affected with all necessary support and care.”
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 Citizens Were On Board It is also Still Unclear Whether Dutch Citizens Were on Board the Aircraft. “We are figuring it out,” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tells NU.nl.
The Government is Calling 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.
Unconfirmed images show the plane coming down, followed by a huge cloud of fire and smoke. The plane appears to be coming down on a residential area.
Plane had 242 Occupants Accordance to Indian Police, The Plane had 242 People on Board. Among Them Were Two Pilots and Ten Cabin Crew Members. It is not clear white and how many victims there are. Accordance to the police, the aircraft crashed in a residential and working area. It is not clear white people on the ground were also hit.
IT CONCERNS FLIGHT AI171 or AIRLINE AIR INDIA. The Plane Departed this Morning from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.
A Passoer 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 not yet clear how many people are on board.