An air india plane bound for london crashed in Meghnani nagar area near ahmedabad airport on thursday afternoon, moments after takeoff. There were 242 people on board the plane, including 10 crew members. Many people are also feared to be casualties in the accident. maharashtra Chief minister devendra fadnavis and NCP-SP President sharad pawar have reacted to this accident.
devendra fadnavis posted on X and wrote, "Saddened and shocked to know about the accident of air india passenger plane at ahmedabad airport. I pray for everyone's safety."
What did sharad pawar say?
Apart from this, sharad pawar wrote on X, "The incident of air india passenger plane crashing in ahmedabad, gujarat is heart-wrenching. It is also very sad to hear that there has been a huge loss of life and property in this accident. I pray that the agencies treating the injured passengers and those working at the accident site get strength and the injured get well soon." Let us tell you that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement that the air india plane that crashed in a residential area near ahmedabad airport had 232 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The Boeing plane was seen coming down immediately after takeoff and it crashed in Meghnani nagar area near the airport at around 2 pm. Immediately after the accident, a huge cloud of black smoke was seen rising in the area. Emergency response teams immediately reached the spot and started immediate rescue, evacuation and firefighting operations. We are finding out the details - air India
air india posted on 'X' and said, "Ahmedabad-London Gatwick flight number AI171 crashed today, 12 june 2025. We are currently finding out the details and will soon share further information on our website as well as on the X handle." police said the plane crashed in Meghnanigar area of Ahmedabad. An official said that several injured have been taken to the city's civil hospital. Deputy Commissioner of police Kanan Desai said, "We are gathering details about the casualties." fire officer Jayesh Khadiya said that fire engines have been sent to the spot to douse the fire.
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