Ahmedabad, June 12 -- An Air India flight, with over 200 onboard on its way to London's Gatwick airport crashed near Ahmedabad's Shahibaug airport shortly after taking off post noon on Thursday.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he is personally monitoring the situation.

He took to X to say, "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..."

Fire services and other agencies rushed to the crash si...