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Breaking News: An Indian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has crashed near Ahmedabad Airport in India, triggering a major emergency response. Reports indicate the aircraft was carrying 242 passengers.
According to Indian media reports, the accident occurred this afternoon, June 12th, involving a Boeing 787-8, en route from Ahmedabad to London (Indian Airlines flight AI-171, aircraft VT-ANB). The aircraft reportedly went down shortly after takeoff.
Initial reports suggest the plane crashed into a residential area close to the airport.
Latest updates from NDTV, a leading Indian news outlet, confirm the tragic loss of life, with all 246 people onboard presumed dead.
The fallen aircraft was a Boeing 787-8, the shortest variant of the 787 family, typically configured to accommodate 248 passengers in a two-class layout.
The 787 Dreamliner, a cornerstone of global aviation, is a widely used wide-body aircraft. This model is a workhorse for major airlines worldwide, connecting cities and serving critical international routes.
This incident marks the first known crash for the Boeing 787, the latest active model from Boeing and the only model to have a perfect safety record.
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