Ahmedabad air india plane crash: The aircraft crashed on Thursday (June 12, 2025) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was riding on the aircraft. Apart from crew members and pilots, there were 230 passengers. Passengers include British, Canadian and Portuguese besides Indians.
Air India has given information about passengers by posting on social media platform X. According to the post, 169 are Indians out of the passengers aboard the Boeing 787-7 aircraft, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese citizens. After the accident, the injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Air India said that the flight had left at 1.38 pm on Thursday.
The Air India aircraft going to London crashed shortly after flying from Ahmedabad Airport. The accident occurred near Meghaninagar area of ​​Ahmedabad. The aircraft has crashed during the take-off. Soon after the plane crashes, black smoke has been seen rising in the sky from the scene. This is estimated by heavy losses in the aircraft accident.
After the plane crash, several fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. Relief and rescue work is being done. Although no official information has been revealed about how much life and property has been lost in this accident. The accident took place near Ahmedabad Horse Camp, this area is near the Civil Hospital.
Eyewitnesses said that heavy smoke was rising from the accident site, which could be seen from several kilometers away including parts of Vastrapur. This sudden incident has spread anxiety among the local residents. Information on the social media platform ‘X’ was given by Air India about this incident. He wrote, ‘Flight AI 171 was going from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Today, on June 12, an accident has been a victim. We are checking the details right now and will share more information on our social media platform ‘X’ and Air India website in this matter. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inquired from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel about the Ahmedabad aircraft accident. At the same time, he assured all possible help from the central government.