An Air India plane crashed at the airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, television channels reported on Thursday, without specifying whether there were any fatalities.
In a statement, Air India revealed that Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident on June 12, 2025.
“At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest on airindia.com and on our x handle.”
The crash occurred when the aircraft was taking off, the TV channels reported. Visuals showed debris on fire, with thick black smoke rising up into the sky near the airport.
More than 100 people were on board the flight, channels said.
They also showed visuals of people being moved in stretchers and being taken away in ambulances.
Source: Khaleej Times
