New Delhi, June 12 -- A civilian aircraft crashed at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat on Thursday, shortly after takeoff. The Air India passenger flight was en route from Ahmedabad to London when the incident occurred. Several passengers are reported to be injured.

The flight took off at 1:17 pm and crashed just minutes later.

Roads leading to the airport have been closed to the public.

Emergency services, including fire brigade and medical teams, were immediately deployed for rescue operations.

According to news agency ANI, at least 242 passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.

Further details are awaited as rescue efforts continue.

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