🚨 Breaking Update: Authorities have confirmed that one male passenger has miraculously survived the crash of Air India Flight AI171. The aircraft, carrying over 240 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Rescue teams say the man was pulled from the wreckage and is receiving emergency medical care. His survival has sparked renewed hope amid tragedy.
Original Report:
Grief and shock filled the skies today as an Air India flight en route to London crashed just minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171, departed Ahmedabad Airport at 1:00pm local time, but never made it far.
The aircraft went down in the Meghani Nagar residential area, not far from the airport boundary. Witnesses reported a loud explosion followed by plumes of smoke. Emergency responders quickly surrounded the crash site as terrified residents looked on.
Image: Wreckage seen smoldering near Meghani Nagar area.
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Search and rescue efforts continue through the debris. Indian aviation authorities have opened an investigation to uncover what caused the aircraft to crash. Boeing is also expected to join the inquiry, while families of those onboard await more news.
This story continues to unfold. For now, the nation holds its breath, clinging to hope that this sole survivor won’t be alone for long.
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📅 Posted on: June 12, 2025 | 🏷️ Labels: Air India Crash, Flight AI171, Ahmedabad, Aviation News, NSMedia