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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Helpline numbers have been activated at both the central and state levels, as well as by Air India. Check details here
An Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.
A devastating aviation tragedy unfolded on Thursday afternoon as Air India flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian national.
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Air India confirmed the accident, stating that injured passengers are being transported to nearby hospitals. The airline is cooperating fully with investigators, while rescue and relief operations remain underway.
In response to the crash, helpline numbers have been activated at both the central and state levels, as well as by Air India, to provide information and assistance to families of those onboard:
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Ministry of Civil Aviation (Operational Control Room):
Landline: 011-24610843
Mobile: 9650391859
“We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Gujarat State Emergency Operation Centre:
Landline: 079-23251900
Mobile: 9978405304
State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed the activation of the control room, emphasizing the government’s efforts to assist families and coordinate emergency response.
Air India Passenger Helpline:
Toll-Free: 1800 5691 444
The airline also stated that regular updates will be shared on their official website (airindia.com) and X handle (@airindia).
Families and loved ones are urged to contact the helplines for verified information, as officials work to identify victims and provide medical care to survivors.
Airports Authority of India Helpline:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that an Operational Control Room has been activated in Ahmedabad. In a statement, the AAI said, “In light of the recent incident involving Air India Flight AI171, an Operational Control Room has been activated in Ahmedabad to oversee and coordinate all necessary response measures.”
For assistance or information, the control room can be reached at 9974111327, while the Delhi Control Room, operated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, remains accessible at 011-24610843 and 9650391859.
Maharashtra State Government’s Helpline
The Maharashtra State Government’s Emergency Operations Centre in Mumbai activated a dedicated Help Desk to assist citizens seeking information about passengers. The appeal was made by Satishkumar Khadke, Director of the Disaster Management Division, urging concerned individuals and relatives to reach out for support. The helpline numbers shared include 022-22027990, 022-22794229, 9321587143, and the emergency number 1070.
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