12.06.2025 12:30
A plane carrying 242 people from India crashed shortly after takeoff. The first images from the scene showed that there was a great panic as the passenger aircraft fell into a residential area.
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A passenger plane belonging to Air India crashed in Ahmedabad during its flight to Birmingham, England. The aircraft, which had 242 passengers on board, fell into a residential area called Meghani Nagar. All roads leading to the area were closed.
GREAT PANIC ENSUED
As great panic ensued in the residential area where the plane crashed, black smoke was seen surrounding the area. Footage showed the wreckage of the plane on fire, as well as people being carried on stretchers and taken away by ambulances.
There were 242 people on the plane preparing to go to England, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
STATEMENT FROM THE AIRLINE
The airline company Air India made a statement regarding the accident. In the statement, it was said, "The AI171 flight operating on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route has been involved in an incident. We are currently determining the details and will share further updates as soon as possible."
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