 "In five points: Who, what, where of London-bound Ahmedabad plane crash")
What happened to the flight?
A London-bound Air India plane (Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick) crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon.
Who were on the flight?
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.
Where did the plane crash?
The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad international airport around 2 pm.
How can people get more information?
Air India has started a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
What is happening at the crash site and the airport?
Emergency responders reached the site promptly and have launched intensive rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations. Operations at Ahmedabad airport have been temporarily suspended after plane crash.
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