An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff in the Meghani area. Carrying over 240 passengers, the wide-body aircraft's heavy fuel load intensified the post-crash fire, hindering rescue operations. Authorities, including the DGCA and Boeing, have launched investigations, while the central government pledges full support to Gujarat in managing the disaster.
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