An Air India plane with 242 people onboard on Thursday crashed in Gujarat’s Meghani Nagar area near Ahmedabad airport. Visuals of the plane crash site shared on social media shows thick willow of smoke emanating from the area.

The aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1:39 pm from runway 23. It crashed in just five minutes after take off, according to details shared by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

So farm 30 deaths have been confirmed while several others have been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to Web Press Global.

Here’s what we know so far:

-The Air India flight, a Boeing Dreamliner, was bound for London and the incident took place shortly after takeoff at the Ahmedabad airport.

-As per preliminary reports, the aircraft crashed in a densely populated area near the airport. Immediately post the crash, local residents rushed to the area to help with rescue efforts.

-Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel has reportedly rushed to Ahmedabad from Surat to assess the situation.

-According to an ANI report, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash. He also assured to provide central government assistance.

-Air India took to X and confirmed the development in a post on X. “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025,” it said, adding that the team continues to ascertain the details on the same.

-Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from (Ahmedabad to Gatwick) crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad, the DGCA said. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kunder.

-Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu took to X and wrote, “Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad.”

“We are on 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,” he said.

-Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran shared condolences for the people affected by the tragic event. “At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families. We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted,” he said. Chandrasekaran further informed that an emergency centre has been activated and support team have been set up for families seeking information.

-Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said he has instructed officials to carry out immediate rescue and relief work and arrange for immediate treatment of the injured passengers on a war footing. “I have also instructed to arrange for a green corridor to take the injured passengers for treatment and to ensure all arrangements for treatment in the hospital on priority basis. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to me and assured full cooperation,” he said.

-An airport spokesperson shared that the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is currently not operational. The spokesperson added that all flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.

-In a post on X, the Gatwick Airport stated, “We can confirm that flight AI171 that crashed on departure from Ahmedabad Airport today was due to land at London Gatwick at 18:25.”

-Ministry of Civil Aviation sources told ANI that the director general of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), along with the team, is leaving for Ahmedabad for the investigation.

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