An Air India passenger plane crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after departing for London's Gatwick airport. The airline confirmed the incident involving Flight AI171 and stated that details are being ascertained. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties, but live flight tracking showed the plane's final signal just after takeoff. Indian TV channels showed thick smoke rising from the crash site, with significant damage to buildings and ambulances rushing to the scene.
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