In a tragic incident, a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 133 passengers along with crew members on Thursday, June 12, 2025 when it crashed in
Meghani Nagar, a densely populated area near the airport. There was a loud explosion followed by a plume of thick black smoke. Emergency services including fire brigade, ambulance and disaster response team immediately rushed to the spot. Local
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authorities have sealed the area and rescue operations are underway. The number of casualties is yet to be confirmed and officials are urging people to avoid speculating as investigations have begun. The DGCA and Air India are expected to issue official statements soon. The cause of the crash is yet to be known
What Happens Next:
Official updates will likely come from the Airport Authority, DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), and Air India.
Rescue and recovery operations are still in progress.
Initial investigations will focus on technical faults, pilot communications, weather, maintenance logs, and air traffic control data
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Casualties and response:
No official casualty figures have been released yet. However, multiple outlets report “over 100 feared dead,” and several injured
Emergency services—fire, police, rescue teams—are active on site
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Notable updates:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM have been in contact with local authorities
Investigation into mechanical failure or takeoff-related factors is underway. No official cause confirmed.
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