
Hyderabad Post
June 12, 2025 at 09:55 AM
#airindia #ahmedabadlondon #planecrash in #ahmedabad
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers, reportedly lost altitude between 1 pm and 2 pm.
Emergency teams and over two dozen ambulances responded, with several injured already hospitalized. Authorities have sealed off the area for rescue operations. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Air India chairman N. Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow and assured full support for affected families. An emergency centre and helpline have been activated.
