Airplane with over 100 on board crashes in India’s Ahmedabad city, according to reports

An Air India flight with over 100 passengers on board has crashed during takeoff, according to reports.

An Air India plane with over 100 people on board has crashed at the airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, according to local media.

Fatalities have not been reported yet.

The plane was headed to London Gatwick Airport, Air India has confirmed.

In a statement on X, Air India said, “At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest.”

The crash occurred during the takeoff, it was also reported.

Thick black smoke was seen rising up into the sky near the airport.

More than 100 people were on board the flight, local TV channels said.

Flightradar24, an online flight tracking service, stated: “The aircraft involved is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner” flying under the flight number AI171.

“We received the last signal from the aircraft at (6.08pm Sydney time), just seconds after take off.” it said.

Union Civil Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated he was “deeply shocked” after the news crash in Ahmedabad.

“Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action,” he said on X.

“Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families,” he added.

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