A tragic aviation disaster has struck after a passenger aircraft carrying more than 240 people went down shortly after takeoff, triggering a full-scale emergency response. Witnesses described the terrifying scene as flames and smoke filled the sky, visible from miles away.
Emergency crews — including firefighters, paramedics, and rescue teams — are battling through wreckage and fire, searching for survivors. Officials at the scene have called it “a catastrophic situation,” as twisted metal and debris stretch across a wide area.
Residents nearby reported seeing the plane descend rapidly before a massive explosion lit up the horizon. “It was like the whole sky caught fire,” one witness said. “We heard a thunderous blast and then saw debris raining down.”
Hospitals in the region have gone on high alert, preparing to receive victims, while roads around the crash zone remain blocked to allow rescue teams full access. Local authorities have asked the public to avoid the area and keep communication lines open for emergency use.
Government officials have expressed deep sorrow and pledged full cooperation with investigators to uncover what went wrong. While the airline has yet to release an official statement, early indications suggest the aircraft may have suffered a technical failure minutes after takeoff.
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