A horrifying plane crash near Ahmedabad has claimed over 242 lives. Here's what we know so far.
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A London-bound Air India flight crashed minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad. The aircraft hit a residential area.
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Out of 242 passengers, 241 lost their lives. One miraculous survivor jumped from an emergency exit.
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The crash site included homes and a nearby medical hostel. Several civilians were also injured or killed.
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Firefighters, police, and NDRF rushed in. Over 30 ambulances were deployed to assist victims.
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PM Modi visited the site, met rescue officials, and condoled with families of the deceased.
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Leaders from UK, US, and UN expressed condolences. Social media flooded with #AhmedabadCrash messages.
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Air India, DGCA, and international experts are investigating black box data to find the root cause.
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DNA ID for victims is ongoing. Compensation announced for families. Full investigation report awaited.