- By Raju Kumar
- Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his sorrow over the Air India plane crash in which many were feared dead in Ahmedabad. An Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft bound for London crashed near Ahmedabad airport moments after taking off. The video of the incident showed that the plane fell to the ground soon after taking off and turning into a fireball, prompting the launch of a massive rescue operation at the incident site.
"The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected," PM Modi wrote on X.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025
The prime minister also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, asking them to go to Ahmedabad and ensure all possible assistance.
Amit Shah Speaks To Gujarat CM, Police Commissioner
Meanshile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to assess the situation. Shah also spoke to Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Ahmedabad police commissioner.
"Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to assess the situation," Shah posted on X.
The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad international airport around 2 pm. Air India confirmed that its flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, met with an accident today after take-off.
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"The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals," the carrier said on X.
Several of the injured were taken to the city's civil hospital. Thick black smoke could be seen billowing for miles around. Some camera crews accessed the crash area and showed visuals of the wreckage. Emergency responders were engaged in rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations.
(With PTI inputs)