Air India crash: 204 dead, 41 hurt in Ahmedabad; Amit Shah visits site

Air India Ahmedabad-London Flight Crash Live: At least 204 people have died in the Air India plane crash that took place in Ahmedabad today. So far, only one passenger miraculously survived the crash. Rescue teams from the Indian Army, NDRF, CRPF and Coast Guards are working at the site. The flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed near Ahmedabad airport during take-off. The crash occurred as the aircraft was lifting off, according to early reports. Emergency services are at the scene. Stay with IndiaToday.in for live updates.

Over 200 people died and 41 were injured after the Air India 171 flight headed to London from Ahmedabad crashed moments after take-off. The plane crashed on a resident doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad, which suffered major damage in the accident. The Indian Medical Association Gujarat has confirmed the deaths of three MBBS students, adding that 45 others have been hospitalised following the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident, saying he was "stunned and saddened". Meanwhile, the Tata Group has announced Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash.