Air India flight to the UK crashes during take-off in Ahmedabad

An Air India aircraft crashed during takeoff at an airport in Ahmedabad, a city in western India, according to reports from local television stations.

As of now, the media has not confirmed whether there have been any casualties.

A source from the aviation sector informed Reuters that the plane was headed to Birmingham.

Television reports indicated that the accident happened during the aircraft’s takeoff. Footage from the scene showed burning wreckage and thick black smoke billowing near the airport.

Local TV outlets reported that the flight was carrying over 100 passengers.

They also aired scenes of individuals being transported on stretchers and loaded into ambulances.