New Details Emerge on Passenger Plane Crash in India + Video
According to webangah news Agency, citing Reuters via Mehr News Agency, an Ahmedabad Airport spokesperson confirmed the facility has been temporarily closed, with all flights suspended.
Air india acknowledged the crash and stated it is indeed mobilizing full support for rescue teams at the accident site.
The airline emphasized it will provide all necessary assistance to those affected by the passenger jet crash.
Initial reports indicated 242 passengers onboard, though some sources claim up to 290.The aircraft was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when it crashed during departure from Indian airspace near Ahmedabad.
The Times of India reported a visible smoke column rising from the crash site, observable from several kilometers away.
