Shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, Air India flight AI171 to Gatwick crashed, causing black smoke to rise over a residential area. Air India's chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, confirmed the tragic accident and expressed condolences to the affected families.
Chandrasekaran stated that their main focus is on supporting the affected individuals and their families. An emergency response team has been activated, and a support team is in place to assist families seeking information. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: BBC
