Air India 171 plane crashed in the Meghaninagar area; 242 passengers on board
An Air India plane — AI 171 (Ahmedabad-London) crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12, 2025) afternoon, police said. According to police, 242 passengers were on board.
The plane caught fire after crashing and fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, said fire officer Jayesh Khadia.
“A plane crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the airport. It is not yet clear what type of plane it was,” said Ahmedabad police commissioner, G.S. Malik.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash incident. He also assured to provide Central government assistance
As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.
Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport. We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation.
Further updates will be provided as soon as available.
— SVPIA Spokesperson
More details awaited.