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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: What We Know So Far About Flight AI171 Incident
Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from Ahmedabad airport after Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed just minutes after taking off at 1:17 pm on June 12, 2025. The plane reportedly fell from an altitude of 825 feet near the airport. At least 242 passengers were on board at the time of the crash. Several roads leading to the airport have been closed as emergency services, including fire brigades and medical teams, rushed to the site for rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport has been temporarily shut down. In a brief statement, Air India said it is “ascertaining the details” and promised to share further updates at the earliest. Rescue and investigation efforts are ongoing.
