Horrifying footage has emerged of a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashing near Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat on Thursday afternoon, showing the moment the plane burst into flames upon impact.
Reports indicate that approximately 200 passengers were on board when the tragic incident occurred.
Initial estimates suggest that over 100 people may have lost their lives in the crash, though there has been no official confirmation of the death toll.
According to sources, the flight took off at 1:30 pm and crashed into a building within just two minutes. At least seven fire tenders rushed to the scene, with visuals circulating online showing thick black smoke engulfing the area after the crash.
Some unverified reports claimed that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state’s Home Minister, and the Police Commissioner regarding the incident. Shah has assured full assistance from the Central government.
