No survivors in plane crash near Indian airport with 242 passengers
Tragically, there are believed to be no survivors among the 242 passengers and crew on board an Air India flight that tragically crashed near an international airport in Ahmedabad, India. The city's police commissioner mentioned that the crash resulted in fatalities both on the plane and on the ground in a residential and office area where the aircraft went down. The exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed as authorities continue to assess the situation. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff with passengers from various nationalities, including Indian, British, Canadian, and Portuguese citizens. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, while the Civil Aviation Minister announced swift emergency response efforts. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III are among the officials monitoring the situation closely. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, stated that they are gathering additional information regarding the crash. Despite being rare in India due to stringent safety standards, the tragic accident has profoundly impacted the airline industry and concerned authorities.
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