A passenger plane crash has been reported in the western city of Ahmedabad, India, with television channels announcing the news on Thursday without confirming any casualties. Preliminary reports suggest that there were over 240 people on board.
Sources: Reuters, The Times of India, Republic
The Air India flight, which was headed to London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
The aircraft went down in the Meghani area, leaving a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Emergency services have arrived at the scene.
Initial information indicates that approximately 242 passengers were on board.
