Air India Passenger Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport
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An Air India passenger plane, reportedly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI‑171), crashed near the Ahmedabad airport shortly after take-off on Thursday morning. The aircraft was en route to the United Kingdom and was carrying approximately 242 passengers.
The crash occurred near the Ghoda Camp and Meghaninagar area, close to the Adani-managed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise, followed by plumes of thick black smoke rising from the crash site. Emergency response teams, including seven fire engines and multiple rescue squads, were immediately deployed to the scene. A full alert has been declared in the region.
Unconfirmed reports have indicated that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani might have been on board, though official confirmation is still awaited. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this point. Authorities have begun preliminary investigations, and Air India is expected to release a detailed statement soon.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the country, with social media flooded with condolences and appeals for official information. As the situation develops, citizens are urged to avoid spreading unverified news and await updates from trusted sources.
