Ahemdabad Plane Crash : At least 125 people feared dead after an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The accident occurred at 1:17 PM as the plane was taking off for London.
The flight had 232 passengers and 10 crew members on board, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian. Thick smoke was seen rising from Dharpur in the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad. Firefighters and emergency teams have been dispatched to the site. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.
PM Modi has taken stock of the situation and ordered immediate rescue and relief operations. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is rushing to Ahmedabad to assess the situation. Ahmedabad airport and all operations have been temporarily closed due to the plane crash.
Ahmedabad City Police issued has an emergency number for emergency services and information regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash. Familiies and relatives of the passengers on board flight AI 171 can reach contact – 07925620359
PM Modi, President Murmu and Congress Leader Rahul gandhi expresses grief over Air India flight crash in Gujarat
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,” posted PM Modi on X.
I am deeply distressed to learn about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. It is a heart-rending disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. The nation stands with them in this hour of indescribable grief, says President Droupadi Murmu.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi termed the Ahmedabad plane crash “heartbreaking” and expressed condolences for the victims. “The pain and anxiety the families of the passengers and crew must be feeling is unimaginable. Urgent rescue and relief efforts by the administration are critical – every life matters, every second counts. Congress workers must do everything they can to help on the ground,” he said.