The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has shocked the whole country. It is being told that there were 242 people on board this plane, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. This plane, which took off from Ahmedabad airport, met with an accident immediately after take-off.
Black smoke was also seen rising from the crash site. It was an international aircraft. After the accident, the rescue team reached the spot and efforts were made to save as many people as possible. Photos and videos of the accident have started going viral on social media. In the video, the aircraft can be seen going down just after takeoff. As soon as the plane goes down, there is a loud crash sound and thick smoke starts flying towards the sky, causing chaos. There is mourning all over the country over this accident. Along with the users on social media, Bollywood and TV stars have also expressed grief over this accident.
Ahmedabad Police Control Room has confirmed that this plane crashed at 1:40 pm, a few minutes after takeoff on Thursday, June 12. The plane that crashed is said to be a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The plane crashed in Meghani Nagar area. After the accident, 7 fire engines reached the spot. Everyone tried to extinguish the fire in the plane. This plane accident is quite big. Our prayers are with all the people affected by this accident.
Bollywood stars have extended their prayers to those who lost their lives, joining them in Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is left absolutely heartbroken post the incident.
As this tragic event took place, several celebrities came out in support and expressed their grief towards those who lost their lives.
As this incident took place, Salman Khan cancelled an event which was supposed to take place today. The actor was to be announced the brand ambassador of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). It was a brand event which was supposed to take place with Salman. But the organisers along with the actor cancelled the event in solidarity towards the tragic plane crash.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar tweeted, 'I am shocked and speechless by the Air India crash. At this time, we can only pray.' Ritesh Deshmukh wrote on Twitter, 'I am heartbroken and shocked to hear the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. My heart aches for all the passengers, their families and all those affected by this crash. I am keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.' Apart from Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Parineeti Chopra, Ritesh Deshmukh, many other stars have expressed grief over this big accident.
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