Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday to get an update on the Air India flight crash that happened near Ahmedabad airport.
The Minister informed the Prime Minister that he is on his way to Ahmedabad to personally oversee rescue and relief work. The Prime Minister directed him to make sure all possible help is provided without any delay.
PM Modi also asked for regular updates on the situation. The Office of Minister Naidu said that all emergency agencies are on high alert, and a coordinated rescue operation is already underway.
This comes after Air India flight AI 171, with 242 people onboard, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on its way to London. Rescue teams are currently at the site, and medical support is being rushed to the injured.
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