Air India Aircraft Crashes During Takeoff Near Meghani nagar, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad,A major aviation tragedy struck today as an Air India international flight from Ahmedabad to London near Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, as an Air India passenger aircraft crashed during takeoff. The incident took place in the early hours of the day, sending shockwaves across the region.
According to initial reports, the aircraft was attempting to take off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when it lost control and went down near the outskirts of Meghani Nagar village. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a massive explosion followed by plumes of thick black smoke rising from the crash site.
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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Emergency services, including fire brigades, medical teams, and disaster response units, have reached the location and are carrying out rescue operations. Local authorities have cordoned off the area to facilitate smooth emergency response efforts.
There is no official confirmation yet on the number of passengers or casualties
(This is a developing story)
