Air India Plane Crash LIVE Updates: PM Modi Arrives in Ahmedabad After Deadly Air India Plane Crash
An Air India Boeing 787 plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people. The plane crashed near Ghoda Camp area, causing a massive fire and chaos in the residential area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the accident site today. Home Minister Amit Shah earlier visited the spot and met the only survivor of the tragic incident.
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A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad on Thursday, shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The passengers included 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian. Thick smoke and fire were seen rising from the crash site at Ghoda Camp.
PM Modi visits Ahmedabad hospital to meet Air India plane crash victims
Air India plane crash live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet the survivors of the AI-171 plane crash that claimed 241 lives.
PM Modi visited those injured in the crash and reviewed the ongoing treatment and medical assistance being provided.
He was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
The officials are also expected to hold a meeting with hospital officials and rescue teams to take stock of the situation.
The London-bound Air India AI-171 plane crashed soon after takeoff from the Ahmedabad airport, killing 241 people on board. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash.
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PM Modi to visit trauma centre of Civil Hospital after Air India plane crash
Air India plane crash Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the trauma centre of Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad to meet the injured after the Air India AI-171 plane crash.
Modi is in the city to oversee relief operations following the deadly accident that claimed 241 lives. Hospital officials have confirmed that several critically injured victims are undergoing treatment and the aim of the Prime Minister's visit is to assess their condition and provide assistance to their families. Rescue and recovery operations are underway at the crash site.
PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad after Air India plane crash
Air India plane crash live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Saturday after the tragic crash of Air India plane AI-171 that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members. The plane crashed soon after take-off.
The Prime Minister is expected to meet officials overseeing the rescue and recovery, meet the injured and take stock of relief operations. Authorities have launched a high-level probe into the cause of the crash, with forensic teams already reaching the site.
Forensic team reaches Air India crash site in Ahmedabad
Air India plane crash live updates: A forensic team reached the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad on Friday morning to begin evidence collection and investigation. The crash, which occurred soon after take-off, killed over 241 people and caused widespread devastation. Experts will examine the wreckage, identify bodies and help ascertain the cause of the tragic incident.
Officials say the forensic team's findings will be crucial in determining what caused the fatal crash and whether any technical or human error was involved.
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's wife reaches Ahmedabad after plane crash
Air India plane crash live updates: Anjali Rupani, wife of former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani, reached Ahmedabad on Friday, a day after the Air India AI-171 plane crash that claimed the life of her husband. She was welcomed at the airport by Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi. Over 240 passengers, including Vijay Rupani, were killed in the crash that occurred soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
