Today was marred by a tragic incident in the Indian state of Gujarat. A passenger plane crashed near the airport of the city of Ahmedabad, colliding with the roof of a building intended for the residence of medical workers. Information about this was spread by the agency ANI, referring to the official representative of the local police.
According to preliminary data, the aviation accident occurred in close proximity to the runway of the air harbor. The reasons that led to the tragic outcome have not yet been established and are the subject of close scrutiny by the competent authorities.
"We became aware of the fall of the airplane with passengers on board onto the roof of a structure serving as a dormitory for doctors. Immediately, within minutes, police and other emergency services arrived on the scene. At present, work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the disaster, about 70-80% of the area has already been surveyed," ANI quoted a law enforcement official as saying.
Indian news portal ABP also confirmed the crash, reporting that a passenger airliner crashed near Ahmedabad airport. The details of the incident are under investigation. Officials are refraining from making any comments until investigations are completed.
Representatives of the aviation authorities of India announced the beginning of a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy. A team of experienced experts has been sent to the scene to conduct a thorough analysis of the wreckage of the aircraft and collect the necessary data. It is expected that the preliminary results will be made public as soon as possible.
At the moment, rescuers, medics and law enforcement officials continue to work at the site of the tragedy. The scale of destruction is being assessed and possible victims are being searched for. Data on the number of dead and survivors are being clarified, RIA Novosti reported.
Information on the development of events will be updated as new information becomes available.
We will remind, earlier in India, six girls from the same family died on the river when they rescued a drowning relative.
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