Gujarat CM visits hospital following Air India crash
An Air India flight heading to London crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, with 242 people onboard. The plane struck a residential area in Meghaninagar, sparking a fire and damaging nearby buildings. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel left an event as soon as he heard the news and rushed to help coordinate emergency response at the city's main hospital.
Rescue operations underway
Police have secured the crash site while rescue teams work on the ground. Families of passengers are waiting at the hospital for updates, though casualty details haven't been shared yet. Flights from Ahmedabad airport were suspended right after the crash but are set to partially resume later today. Dedicated hotlines have also been launched to keep families informed and supported as more information comes in.