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Flight operations at the Ahmedabad airport were suspended until 5 pm on Thursday after a London-Bound Air India flight crashed near the airport premises soon after takeoff.
Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad airport (Photos: News18)
Air India Plane Crash: Operations resumed at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed near the airport premises soon after takeoff. The operations were suspended following the tragedy.
The Air India plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew members at the time of the accident.
The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad International Airport around 2 pm.
“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,” Air India said in a statement.
Several of the injured were taken to the city’s civil hospital.
Emergency responders reached the site promptly and have launched intensive rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations.
“We are acquiring details about the casualties,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kanan Desai.
Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, said fire officer Jayesh Khadia.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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