Ahmedabad flight crash happened today, Thursday, June 12, 2025. An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, bound for London Gatwick, with 242 people on board.
The plane crashed into a residential area, specifically Meghani Nagar, hitting a hostel for medical students and bursting into flames. Unfortunately, all 242 people on board are confirmed dead, making it one of the worst air disasters in Indian aviation history.
Details of the Crash:
- Time of Crash: The aircraft took off around 1:38 PM IST and crashed moments later.
- Number of Passengers: 230 passengers and 12 crew members were on board.
- Nationalities: 169 Indians and 53 British passengers were among those on the flight.
- Rescue Efforts: Emergency services, including fire brigade units, rushed to the site, and multiple injured passengers and local residents have been rushed to Civil Hospital for treatment.
Investigation and Response:
- Cause of Crash: Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft may have hit a tree during takeoff, potentially triggering the disaster, though technical failure is also being investigated.
- Government Response: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, is en route to Ahmedabad to assess the situation and oversee rescue and relief operations.
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