Watch: The moment Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport

The London bound flight was carrying around 242 passengers on board

Last updated: June 12, 2025 | 13:59

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Ahmedabad airport suspends flight operations after Air India plane crashes with 242 on board

Dubai: An Air India flight, AI171, bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12. The aircraft reportedly went down in the Meghaninagar area, close to the airport, and was carrying 242 passengers onboard.

Video capturing the moment the flight crashed has been shared on social media by Indian media outlets.

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The 18-second clip captures the aircraft crashing into a residential area, minutes after it departed for London around 1:30pm.

Air India issued a statement regarding the incident involving the crash. The airline said they are currently gathering details about the situation.

Visuals from the crash site show debris engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising. Footage also shows people being moved on stretchers and rushed away in ambulances for treatment.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.