BREAKING NEWS : Air India Plane Crash: London-Bound Flight with 243 Onboard Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport

Tragedy struck on Thursday morning as an Air India flight en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171, had 243 people onboard, including passengers and crew.

What We Know So Far:

Crash Location: The aircraft went down in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated area near the airport.

Time of Incident: The crash occurred just after takeoff, with witnesses reporting a loud explosion and seeing a plume of thick black smoke rise from the crash site.

Emergency Response: Fire brigade teams, NDRF units, and local police rushed to the scene. Visuals from the site show emergency responders carrying out rescue operations and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.

Air India’s Statement:

“Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest,” said the airline in its first official response.

Government Response:

Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel has reached Ahmedabad and is monitoring the situation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the Chief Minister, the State Home Minister, and Ahmedabad’s Police Commissioner, assuring full central assistance.

Casualties & Survivors:

As of now, no official confirmation has been made on the number of casualties or survivors. Rescue operations are still underway.

This is a developing story. More details will be shared as information becomes available.