A commercial passenger flight headed for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, triggering widespread concern and emergency response efforts.
According to early reports, the aircraft was carrying 244 passengers when the tragic incident occurred. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and emergency teams have been deployed to the crash site to conduct rescue operations and assess the situation.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of casualties or survivors, as search and recovery efforts are still underway.
Aviation officials have begun investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash, while the airline involved is expected to issue an official statement shortly.
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Family members of passengers have started gathering at the airport, anxiously awaiting updates.
More details to follow as the story develops.