Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Plane Crash LIVE Updates: Air India Boeing 787 Bound for London Crashes After Take-Off; Amit Shah Speaks with Gujarat CM
📍 Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – A catastrophic incident unfolded today after an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI171), en route from Ahmedabad to London-Gatwick/Birmingham, crashed shortly after take-off around 1:17 PM near the Meghani Nagar locality close to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Eyewitnesses reported thick black smoke rising over Dharpur, triggering an immediate response from fire services and emergency crews
🔢 Passenger Count
Early data varies: reports indicate between 230–242 passengers and crew were on board
🚒 Emergency Response
Ahmedabad fire and rescue teams, along with multiple ambulances, rushed to seal roads around Meghani Nagar and begin rescue operations .
🤝 Political Reaction
Home Minister Amit Shah contacted Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, urging full central support for rescue efforts and investigation
⚠️ Casualties & Cause
Official casualty figures are pending. The DGCA and Air India have launched investigations. Preliminary visuals suggest the aircraft may have struck the perimeter wall.
📸 Social Media & Eyewitness Clips
Videos on Twitter/X and Instagram show dramatic flames and smoke. One clip from Pressure TV captured dark plumes rising over residential rooftops
Sources said that Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers on the flight. Official News yet awaited.