“At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest opportunity.”Gatwick Airport confirmed the plane was due to land in London later today. Police said the plane crashed into a “civilian area” in Meghani Nagar.
Officials are yet to comment on if there are any casualties.
A fireball explosion is said to have erupted near to the Ahmedabad Airport as footage shows thick plumes of black smoke quickly pouring into the skies.
The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department quickly deployed over five fire-fighting teams to the site as well as dozens of ambulances.
Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, the Civil Aviation Minister, said in a statement: “Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad.
“We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families.”
It is still unclear what caused the disaster.
The disaster is believed to be the first time ever a Boeing 787 aircraft has crashed, according to the Aviation Safety Network database.
