At the scene: 'Everyone is running, trying to save as many lives as possible'

An Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, causing a devastating scene with burnt wreckage and thick smoke. With 242 people onboard, mainly Indian nationals bound for London Gatwick, the tragic event stirs immediate response from firefighters and ambulances. Eyewitnesses recount the chaos, mentioning loud sounds, billowing smoke, and people jumping from buildings to escape the flames, as rescuers rush to save lives in the aftermath of the crash.