A Boeing 787 on Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after departing for London's Gatwick airport, resulting in only one survivor among the 242 passengers and crew on board. The plane lost altitude rapidly after takeoff around 1:38 pm local time, impacting a hostel and nearby buildings. The flight included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese passengers. One survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, described the incident as happening in seconds. Investigations are underway, including a team from the US National Transportation Safety Board.
Thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly," he told local media. He is being treated for chest, eye, and foot injuries.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it," said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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