An Air India Boeing 787 carrying 244 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The airline confirmed 241 people on board were killed, with one survivor, while additional casualties were reported on the ground after the aircraft struck residential buildings.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash as rescue and recovery operations continue. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of condolences from around the world.
