LIVE: Air India Flight 171 Crashes in Ahmedabad – Casualties Feared in Residential Zone
An Air India passenger aircraft, Flight 171, has reportedly crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad, India. Early reports confirm that the plane went down shortly after takeoff, with smoke and debris seen across multiple streets. The aircraft is believed to have been carrying over 100 passengers and crew.
Emergency response teams are on-site, and local hospitals have declared mass casualty protocols. Due to the location of the crash—in a densely populated neighborhood—civilian casualties on the ground are likely.
