The incident occurred moments after the aircraft took off, crashing into a medical college. Rescue teams worked through the night to sift through rubble for survivors.
The Air India flight was bound for London Gatwick, carrying 242 passengers, including Indian and international nationals. The crash scene became chaotic, with fire crews and medical workers rushing to help victims. Authorities revealed that initial recovery efforts had not been easy as they navigated unstable debris and smoke.
Videos capturing the moments before the crash depict the plane descending irregularly, heightening concerns regarding potential mechanical failures or pilot errors. Investigations by aviation experts have raised questions on safety configurations during the flight, as officials plan a thorough examination of the aircraft's black boxes.
Local hospitals have become centers of anguish, with families awaiting news of their loved ones as cries for help echoed amid the wreckage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow at the tragedy. The international community, including the British government, is offering support and assistance in recovery efforts and investigations moving forward.
Boeing has conveyed condolences while coordinating with Indian authorities to understand the cause of this catastrophic incident. The Dreamliner, under scrutiny due to quality concerns, had never previously faced a fatality during its operational history since its introduction.
As the investigation unfolds, officials and families cling to hope for any remaining survivors amidst the ruins, while emerging details evoke profound sorrow and questions on aviation safety.
The full extent of the crash's impact, including any known survivors and those still unaccounted for, will take time to ascertain as authorities continue their difficult and urgent work at the crash site.
The Air India flight was bound for London Gatwick, carrying 242 passengers, including Indian and international nationals. The crash scene became chaotic, with fire crews and medical workers rushing to help victims. Authorities revealed that initial recovery efforts had not been easy as they navigated unstable debris and smoke.
Videos capturing the moments before the crash depict the plane descending irregularly, heightening concerns regarding potential mechanical failures or pilot errors. Investigations by aviation experts have raised questions on safety configurations during the flight, as officials plan a thorough examination of the aircraft's black boxes.
Local hospitals have become centers of anguish, with families awaiting news of their loved ones as cries for help echoed amid the wreckage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow at the tragedy. The international community, including the British government, is offering support and assistance in recovery efforts and investigations moving forward.
Boeing has conveyed condolences while coordinating with Indian authorities to understand the cause of this catastrophic incident. The Dreamliner, under scrutiny due to quality concerns, had never previously faced a fatality during its operational history since its introduction.
As the investigation unfolds, officials and families cling to hope for any remaining survivors amidst the ruins, while emerging details evoke profound sorrow and questions on aviation safety.
The full extent of the crash's impact, including any known survivors and those still unaccounted for, will take time to ascertain as authorities continue their difficult and urgent work at the crash site.
