An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat, en route to London Gatwick Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced technical failures and sent a distress signal to the control tower, crashing at 1:17 PM local time near the airport.

Witnesses reported unusual shaking in the air before the plane quickly descended and exploded. Rescue personnel have arrived at the scene to conduct search and rescue operations, with the cause of the accident still under investigation. The entire sequence from waiting on the ground for tower clearance to the crash lasted less than five minutes. Earlier, a video shared on social media clearly showed the plane taking off, with passengers likely excited for their journey, but just 30 seconds into flight, it suddenly lost stability and began its descent.

The aircraft plummeted to the ground, resulting in a massive explosion, flames shooting up, and smoke billowing high into the sky, creating a scene reminiscent of a movie. The crash impacted a medical school dormitory nearby, with many students reportedly taking a nap at the time, leading to significant casualties.

Initial reports indicated that all 242 passengers on board might have perished, but rescuers discovered one British survivor, who was urgently taken to the hospital. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, and the incident has drawn considerable public attention, with further developments to be reported.