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Air India plane crashes at Ahmedabad airport, 242 passengers were on board
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: A tragic accident took place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad this morning when an Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff. There were 242 passengers and crew members on board the plane.
According to preliminary information, the plane took off at around 8:30 am, but a few minutes later it crashed near the runway due to a technical fault. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has immediately constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the accident.
The local administration and emergency services immediately reached the spot and rescue operations were started. The number of casualties has not been officially confirmed yet, but according to sources, many passengers have suffered serious injuries. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
Air India issued a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and stand with the affected passengers and their families. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and providing all necessary assistance."
Flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended, and passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights. The accident has raised many questions about aviation safety, and experts say the exact cause of the accident will be known only after the results of the investigation are out.
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: A tragic accident took place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad this morning when an Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff. There were 242 passengers and crew members on board the plane.
According to preliminary information, the plane took off at around 8:30 am, but a few minutes later it crashed near the runway due to a technical fault. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has immediately constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the accident.
The local administration and emergency services immediately reached the spot and rescue operations were started. The number of casualties has not been officially confirmed yet, but according to sources, many passengers have suffered serious injuries. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
Air India issued a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and stand with the affected passengers and their families. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and providing all necessary assistance."
Flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended, and passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights. The accident has raised many questions about aviation safety, and experts say the exact cause of the accident will be known only after the results of the investigation are out.
According to preliminary information, the plane took off at around 8:30 am, but a few minutes later it crashed near the runway due to a technical fault. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has immediately constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the accident.
The local administration and emergency services immediately reached the spot and rescue operations were started. The number of casualties has not been officially confirmed yet, but according to sources, many passengers have suffered serious injuries. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
Air India issued a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and stand with the affected passengers and their families. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and providing all necessary assistance."
Flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended, and passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights. The accident has raised many questions about aviation safety, and experts say the exact cause of the accident will be known only after the results of the investigation are out.
