Ahmedabad aircraft accident: ‘completely shocked and deeply painful’ – the game fraternity reacts as a flight with 242 onboard. Cricket news

New Delhi: In a heart tragedy on Thursday afternoon, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed immediately after the takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, working as flight AI171 and is bound to the London Gatwick, fell into the Meghani region, which is largely on fire due to its full fuel load for a long journey. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Officials confirmed that 242 people were on the ship: 230 passengers, two pilots and ten crew members. Rescue operations continue, but the entire scale of casualties is unclear.The first officer Clive Kundar was commanded by Captain Sumit Sabharwal, the rapid lineage of the aircraft and the subsequent explosion have initiated a nationwide response. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation, and Boeing expects the help of technical teams.

Emergency respondents, including more N routes, including three NDRF teams, are working in difficult conditions, complicating rescue efforts with intense fire. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered Swift Medical and Logistics Support, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the central government’s coordination.Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Amit Shah to visit Ahmedabad and provide on-ground support.

Meanwhile, Air India and Airport officials have suspended temporarily suspended operations and active emergency protocols to support the affected families.The sports community is also in mourning. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh posted, “I am completely surprised and suffering deeply … My thoughts and prayers leave for all the victims and their families. “Tennis icon Sania Mirza shared a hearty message on X, which said,” My heart listening to the news of the accident … praying for prayer. “Former cricketer Irfan Pathan, a native of Gujarat, expressed mistrust and sorrow, requesting prayers for all. Q Sports Champion Pankaj Advani also paid tribute, called the incident a “heart -wrenching tragedy”.The flight manifests allegedly included 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens and others from Canada and Portugal. Air India President N. Chandrasekaran confirmed the accident in an official statement, emphasizing the full support of the airline for the victims and their families.