Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Black box search continues after Ahmedabad plane crash, 265 confirmed dead

A massive tragedy unfolded in Ahmedabad as an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of 265 people. Among the deceased, 241 were passengers on board, while 24 others died on the ground as the aircraft plunged into the doctors' hostel and mess area within the Civil Hospital campus. Media has been blocked from accessing the core crash zone, with barricades placed nearly a kilometer away from all entry points. Rescue and recovery teams, including the NDRF, remain on-site as the search for the aircraft’s black box continues. This critical device is expected to provide vital information about the moments leading up to the crash, especially the emergency “Mayday” call made by the pilots. Charred trees and the overwhelming smell of jet fuel still dominate the area, with over 1.25 lakh liters of fuel having ignited on impact. NDRF personnel with stretchers and sniffer dogs were seen entering the site again this morning, raising speculation about possible remains or evidence buried under the rubble. Security has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to the crash site. Senior Gujarat Police officials are constantly reviewing the situation as the nation mourns this catastrophic loss.

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