A horrific air tragedy has rocked the country as an Air India plane headed for London crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad, with 242 people on board. The tragic incident has sent the country into mourning, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his deepest sympathies, describing the catastrophe as “heartbreaking beyond words.”
The aircraft, which departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, encountered technical difficulties moments after takeoff. Despite efforts to stabilize the plane, it reportedly lost altitude rapidly before crashing in a nearby field. Emergency response teams rushed to the site, working through wreckage and flames in hopes of finding survivors. As of now, the number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but officials fear the worst.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, clearly emotional at a press conference, conveyed his condolences to the affected families and ensured that all measures are being made for rescue, relief, and a full-fledged inquiry. “My heart goes out to all the families. India stands united in this moment of grief,” he said.
The whole nation, as well as global communities, wait with anticipation for any updates. Vigils have started in key cities, and Air India has also established emergency helpline numbers for the families of the passengers. As the nation mourns, concerns are already being raised regarding aircraft safety measures and regulatory authority in the wake of this tragedy.
