Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Friday following the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members.
Upon arrival, he first visited the crash site and then proceeded to the civil hospital to meet those injured in the tragic incident. During his visit, he also met Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, the sole survivor of the crash.
After visiting the hospital and the crash site, the Prime Minister arrived at the domestic airport in Ahmedabad, where he held a review meeting with officials to assess the situation. He was briefed on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the wake of yesterday’s tragedy.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol, and State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also present.
PM Modi tweets, “Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy.”
#| PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard
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Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, killing 241 people. The aircraft, en route to London, plunged into the Meghani area of the city, creating a massive plume of black smoke and prompting an immediate emergency response.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), there were 242 people on board the aircraft: 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 cabin crew members. The flight was commanded by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, with First Officer Clive Kundar. The aircraft was heavily fueled for the long-haul journey, which contributed to the intensity of the explosion and fire following the crash.
The DGCA plans a formal investigation, possibly with a Boeing technical team. Officials have not yet commented on the cause, but experts suggest that the heavy fuel load may have intensified the fire, thereby hampering rescue efforts.