Air India Flight 171, en route to London Gatwick Airport, went down around 1:40 p.m. local time, with India’s health minister confirming "many" fatalities. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had 242 individuals onboard, including 169 Indians, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. Although details on survivors remain limited, authorities are mobilizing rescue efforts at the crash site, which reportedly struck a medical college, leading to several injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, while Air India’s chairman vowed to support affected families during this devastating time. The accident has renewed concerns over Boeing's safety standards, given the aircraft model's troubled history.

Authorities are urging those with concerns about friends or family on the flight to seek help, as advice lines are set up for support. Meanwhile, questions regarding aviation safety are sure to amplify in light of this incident.