AHMEDABAD: An Air India plane crashed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad airport on Thursday during takeoff, as per the Gujarat State Police Control Room.
#WATCH | Thick smoke billows from the Air India plane crash site in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/NsCGenhPGw
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
According to the Police Control room, the Air India Flight AI 171 was bound for London.
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 on https://t.co/Fnw0ywg2Zt and on our X handle (https://t.co/Id1XFe9SfL).
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— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen at the accident spot, and fire tenders have reached the spot. More details are awaited on the matter.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash incident. He also assured to provide Central government assistance. (ANI)
