A tragic aviation incident has occurred in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where a passenger aircraft carrying 242 people including over 50 British citizens has crashed. According to FlightRadar, the plane lost contact at just 625 feet shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, with the last signal received moments after departure.
The Ahmedabad police commissioner told Associated Press there appeared to be no survivors from the crash.
Ahmedabad, June 12:
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed at 13:38 IST, just minutes after takeoff. The aircraft was carrying 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew.
✈️ Passenger Nationalities
169 Indian nationals
53 British nationals
7 Portuguese nationals
1 Canadian national
📍 Crash Site
The plane went down in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated area of Ahmedabad, reportedly crashing near BJ Medical College’s doctors’ hostel. Multiple explosions and a massive fireball were witnessed.
🚑 Casualties & Rescue
Emergency responders and fire services rushed to the scene.
Several injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.
Casualty numbers are yet to be confirmed.
🗣️ Official Reactions
PM Narendra Modi and Union Ministers expressed deep sorrow.
UK PM Keir Starmer also extended condolences.
An investigation by DGCA and Air India is underway.
☎️ Passenger Helpline
📞 1800 5691 444 – Air India emergency assistance number for families.
This is a developing story. More updates to follow as details emerge.
