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Air India passenger plane crashes near Ahmedabad

June 12, 2025

DELHI: An Air India passenger aircraft crashed near Ahmedabad city in the Indian state of Gujarat, with multiple casualties feared.

According to local media reports, the plane, carrying more than 240 people, including 12 crew members, reportedly went down shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Among the passengers was former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani.

Initial reports suggest the aircraft was en route from Ahmedabad to London when it crashed just seconds after becoming airborne.

According to Indian media, the crash occurred between 1:00 and 2:00 PM (local time). Following the incident, flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport were suspended, and a state of emergency was declared at nearby hospitals.

According to Indian media, the ill-fated aircraft was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals, including 11 children.

Air India Flight AI-171 had reached an altitude of only 625 feet at a speed of 322 km/h after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport when it reportedly encountered a technical failure and crashed shortly thereafter.

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Published June 12, 2025

Air India flight with 242 onboard crashes near Ahmedabad airport

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