00:00Tragedy struck today near Ahmedabad Airport. Air India Flight AI-171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick with 242 people on board, crashed shortly after takeoff.
00:14Eyewitnesses captured horrifying visuals of the aircraft engulfed in flames. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as fire tenders battled the blaze.
00:23Massive fire broke out after the crash. Our teams responded immediately, said Fire Officer Jayesh Kadia.
00:31Union Home Minister Amit Shah swiftly contacted Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and top officials to coordinate rescue and relief operations.
00:41A green corridor was established to rush injured passengers to hospitals.
00:46I've directed officials to ensure swift medical aid and relief at the crash site.
00:50The central government is fully supporting efforts on ground.
00:55Our thoughts are with the families affected by this heartbreaking incident.
00:59Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds.
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