GUJARAT:: Air India said, “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details”.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

As per unconfirmed reports, former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was on the plane.

An Air India-171 Ahmedabad-London flight crashed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad during take-off on Thursday afternoon. As per preliminary information, the incident occurred during routine operations on the tarmac, prompting an immediate emergency response.

The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department deployed more than five firefighting vehicles to the site. Officials confirmed that fire tenders were swiftly mobilised following the alert, and emergency teams are currently engaged in response and assessment operations.

“A team of over five fire vehicles from various city divisions has reached the location. Fire control measures are being carried out as a precaution,” a senior fire department official said.

As per reports, the passenger capacity of the plane was 300, and there were 290 boarded inside the plane. Several people have been reported injured.

As per reports, para paramilitary force and the NSG rushed to the spot for rescue.

According to residents of Meghaninagar, three loud explosions were heard, followed by smoke.

The cause of the incident and the extent of damage to the aircraft are yet to be officially confirmed. Airport authorities have initiated an internal inquiry, while a technical team is assessing the situation.

Currently, roads leading to the airport have been closed for movement after the incident.

Further updates are awaited from both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). More details awaited.