Ahmedabad airport closed till further notice after Air India plane crash
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been shut till further notice after an Air India aircraft with 242 on board crashed within minutes after take-off on Thursday, Indian Express reported.
“Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” an SVPIA spokesperson said in a statement.
The SVPIA authorities also advised the passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest information before proceeding to the airport. “We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available,” the statement read, according to Indian Express.
Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was on the Air India flight that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, India Today reported.
The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft bound for London crashed after five minutes of taking-off near Ahmedabad airport this afternoon.
According to the passenger list document accessed by India Today Digital, "Vijay Ramniklal Rupani" was the 12th passenger on the list. He was booked in Z class, which falls under the Business Class category, accoding to India Today.
Israel arrests suspected Hamas operatives in Syria
Israeli forces conducted a pre-dawn raid Thursday in Beit Jinn, southwestern Syria, arresting several individuals alleged to be Hamas operatives planning attacks on Israeli civilians and troops. The military said weapons and ammunition were seized, and the suspects were transferred to Israel for interrogation.
Syria’s interior ministry denied the claims, stating the seven detainees were local civilians. It also reported that one person was killed during the raid. The Israeli military confirmed shooting a suspect who attempted to flee, according to Al Jazeera.
The operation marks renewed Israeli activity in southern Syria following recent cross-border fire and rising tensions after a period of relative calm.
UK-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers crashes near Ahmedabad airport
An Air India flight to London crashed shortly after take-off at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, India Today reported.
The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carried 242 passengers. Visuals from the area showed thick black smoke in the air as more details about the accident were awaited.
Emergency services rushed to the spot following the crash, including seven fire engines, according to India Today.
