Air India Plane With 242 on Board Crashes in Ahmedabad, Rescue Underway

Jun 12, 2025, 14:19 IST
- Sakshi Post

An Air India plane en route to London from Ahmedabad in Gujarat crashed in a residential area near the Ahmedabad airport during takeoff on Thursday (June 12). According to reports, there were 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 crew members.

Soon after the catastrophic accident, fire engines rushed to the scene as thick plumes of smoke engulfed the area. Details regarding fatalities are yet to be confirmed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah on the tragic plane crash. Amit Shah was reportedly instructed to head to Ahmedabad to monitor the rescue operations.

Confirming the accident, Air India posted on X: "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 airindia.com and on our X handle."

The aircraft crashed in Gujarat’s Meghani Nagar, five minutes after takeoff. The crash site is believed to be a residential area. All roads leading to the location have been closed.

Expressing deep distress over the incident, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said officials have been instructed to immediately begin rescue and relief operations on a war footing and to ensure that injured passengers receive prompt medical treatment.

Instructions have also been given to set up a green corridor to transport the injured to hospitals and to ensure all necessary medical facilities are in place on a priority basis.

"Honourable Union Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah also spoke with me and assured full support from the central government, including the deployment of NDRF teams for rescue and relief efforts in this plane crash incident," he added.

Responding to the tragedy, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu posted on X: "Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on the highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support reach the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families."

It is understood that Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, to reach Ahmedabad.

According to preliminary reports, the flight took off at 1:39 p.m. and was operated by two experienced pilots. It has been learned that the pilot had declared 'May Day' before the crash.

N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Air India, issued a statement:
"With profound sorrow, I confirm that Air India Flight 171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event. At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families. We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted. Further updates will be shared as we receive more verified information. An emergency centre has been activated, and support teams have been set up for families seeking information."

This is a developing story. More details are awaited.


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