London-Bound Air India Flight Crashes After Takeoff In Ahmedabad

The destruction struck Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, when an Air India jet with 242 people aboard crashed minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was flying from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport, was struck by disaster shortly after taking off from the airport.

There were 230 passengers and 12 crew members on the flight. There were 160 Indian nationals, 53 British participants, one Canadian national, and seven Portuguese citizens on board. Officials have said the airline is working closely with local authorities as the aftermath of the disaster continues. Air India has also tweeted that they are trying to do something to get the wounded to hospitals that are located close by.

The crash happened in a civilian residential area in Ahmedabad City. According to eyewitness reports and news reports, the plane hit a building said to be a doctor's hostel. A senior police officer said the area's central part had been cleared, and about 70-80 percent of the site was sanitized. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and the authorities are reacting around the clock to secure the area and treat the wounded.

While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, we are immediately focused on providing medical support to the victims and addressing the security and safety of the area. There have not been any up-to-date official casualty figures, but emergency teams are present and at work, providing essentials to those in need.

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Both the Indian government and Air India have committed to doing "everything possible" to cooperate in the investigation to find the cause of this unfortunate occurrence. Officials are trying to determine whether the crash was caused by mechanical failure, weather, or another factor. Aviation safety experts, too, are being summoned to help in the investigation as experts work to unearth vital details of the timeline and circumstances behind the crash.

In the wake of this terrible event, an overwhelming response has flooded in from across the globe, with many reaching out to the people and families affected. There has been much anxious disruption in both India and the world communities as they try to estimate the crash.

Air India has recently been questioned about its safety record, but it is known for its endurance and dependability. After the crash, the airline released a statement conveying concern for the passengers and crew on board. Air India officials say they will cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and are determined that the truth will come out.

And the world is left reeling, following this story in real-time and praying for the injured to quickly recover while demanding answers about how it all went wrong. We hold the passengers, their families, and everyone affected by this tragic accident in Ahmedabad in our thoughts. Authorities are expected to release further information in the next several days as the investigation into the incident continues. The story is still developing, and we will have more details as they become available.