PM Modi discusses Ahmedabad plane crash with aviation minister
An Air India Dreamliner headed for London crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, with 242 people onboard. Prime Minister Modi quickly checked in with Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and told him to make sure help reaches fast.
Crash site in residential neighborhood
The plane took off at 1:38pm IST and went down within five minutes near the Meghani Nagar area, close to the airport. People nearby saw thick black smoke rising from the crash site, which is in a residential neighborhood. The cause isn't clear yet.
Crash raises big questions about air safety
Minister Naidu is heading straight to the scene to oversee rescue work himself. This crash has sparked big questions about air safety and shows how urgently government action is needed. It's a tough day for both travelers and locals—more updates are expected soon.