An Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including Indian, British, Canadian, and Portuguese nationals, crashed outside the airport perimeter. Emergency services are responding, and a dedicated helpline has been established for information.
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