New Delhi, June 12 -- An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft carrying 242 passengers has crashed near Meghani Nagar, close to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The flight was scheduled from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, according to initial information.

Smoke was seen emanating from the airport premises following the incident, which has been confirmed by the State Police Control Room.

The Air India airplane reportedly crashed during take-off, says India Today.

The Air India Boeing 787 was headed for Gatwick Airport.

Gatwick Airport is located near Crawley in West Sussex, approximately 29.5 miles (47.5 km) south of Central London, England.

More details awaited.

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