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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: An Air India plane bound for London crashed in a locality near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, soon after taking off. A video clip surfaced on social media showing the plane taking off successfully, but after a few seconds, it fell down and turned into a big ball of fire. There were 242 passengers on board the plane.

Casualties are feared, though there is no confirmation on the same yet. "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 http://airindia.com and on our X handle," Air India posted on X.

The aircraft crashed in the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad, police said. The plane crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad International Airport around 2 pm, police said.

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"We are acquiring details about the casualties," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, said fire officer Jayesh Khadia. Several injured persons were taken to the city's civil hospital, an official said. A large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the locality soon after the crash. Emergency responders reached the site promptly and have launched intensive rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations.

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PM Modi Speaks To Union Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and took a stock of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. 

Naidu said, "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 are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families."


(With agencies inputs)