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KATHMANDU, June 12: An Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers reportedly crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday, according to Indian media reports.
Initial reports from Indian news outlets, including Times Now and NDTV, indicates that the aircraft was on its final approach to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when it encountered technical difficulties and went down near the airport vicinity. The flight was believed to be arriving from an international destination, although full details are yet to be confirmed.
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Emergency response teams, including fire brigades, police, and medical personnel, have been rushed to the crash site. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities working to evacuate passengers and crew from the wreckage.
As of now, there is no official confirmation on the number of casualties or injuries. Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have not issued formal statements regarding the cause of the crash or the condition of those on board.
Visuals broadcast by Indian television channels showed smoke rising from the crash site, with debris scattered across the area. Local residents near the airport reported hearing a loud explosion shortly before the crash.
More details are awaited as rescue operations continue and officials begin investigating the incident.
