What we know so far

An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India with over 240 people on board. The flight, AI171, was en route to London Gatwick Airport from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when the tragedy occurred. The plane crashed into a residential area known as Meghani Nagar, sparking a rescue operation. Details are still emerging about the incident and casualties are yet to be confirmed.