Plane with more than 200 passengers crashes after takeoff in India Airport

On Thursday, 12, an air crash involving an Air India plane placed the city of Ahmedabad in western India on alert. Initial information was released by Reuters agency, which spoke with local aviation sources and police authorities.

According to Ahmedabad police, the aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and fell shortly after starting the takeoff procedure. The plane, bound for Birmingham, the UK, lost altitude near the airport and collided in an area outside the airport zone. To date, the authorities have not confirmed the number of dead or injured.

India television channels displayed images from the scene of the accident. The records showed wreckage in flames spread across the ground, while a spine of smoke climbed to the sky. Rescue teams were seen helping passengers and transporting injured in stretchers and ambulances.

According to Reuters sources, the accident occurred “during the aircraft take -off”, which may indicate mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions. Experts have already started investigations to investigate the causes of disaster.

Rescue operations follow at an intense pace, with the support of firefighters, medical teams and security forces. Emergency services maintain service at the city and hospitals in the city to receive victims and provide immediate care.

Air India has not yet officially commented on the accident. Indian authorities reported that they will disclose bulletin as soon as they have concrete data on the occupants’ health and the extent of damage.

Passenger relatives were sent to Ahmedabad airport and the city hospital, where many await information. Psychological care teams and support services are available to assist relatives and responsible for travelers.

Investigations are conducted by Indian civil aviation experts and federal authorities. The initial focus is on determining if there was technical failure, human error or external factors in the takeoff procedure. Preliminary reports should be presented in the next 48 hours.

The accident has gained international repercussion due to the large number of passengers on board and the fact that it is a flight to abroad. Embassies and consulates accompany the case to provide assistance to foreign citizens involved in the incident.