Air India flight bound for London crashes shortly after take off

An Air India plane bound for London has crashed minutes after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad.

The Boeing 787 carrying 242 people was heading to London Gatwick.

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“With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India flight 171 operating Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today,” an Air India official said.

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