LIVE: Air India Flight 171 Crashes in Ahmedabad – Casualties Feared in Residential Zone
⚡ Air India statement:
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information
⚡ The Air India plane crashed in a residential area, there is a possibility of loss of life on the ground as well
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.
