**BREAKING: Air India Boeing Plane Crashes with 240 Aboard**
In a devastating turn of events, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 244 people, has crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, went down just five minutes into its flight at approximately 1:38 PM local time. Eyewitnesses report seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the crash site, which is alarmingly close to a residential area.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed the accident, marking the first crash of a Boeing 787 in history. As emergency responders rush to the scene, chaotic visuals from local media depict a scene of destruction, with rescue teams mobilized and medical aid being dispatched. The urgency of the situation is palpable as crowds gather, desperate for information about the fate of those on board.
Among the passengers were 232 individuals and 12 crew members, all of whom are now the focus of a frantic rescue operation. The flight was scheduled to arrive in London at 6:25 PM, but those plans have been tragically upended. The aviation community is in shock, with the Air India flight being closely monitored as updates continue to emerge.
India’s Civil Aviation Minister has taken to social media to assure the public that all necessary resources are being deployed to assist at the crash site. As the situation unfolds, authorities are urging viewers to exercise discretion while consuming the unfolding news, as the gravity of the incident continues to develop.
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow this breaking news story closely.