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Police officials confirm airplane with 242 on board crashed into medical college hostel

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Updated 16:04 12 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 11:55 12 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Police officials confirm airplane with 242 on board crashed into medical college hostel

The plane crashed minutes after taking off from the airport

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

Authorities have confirmed the site where an Air India plane crashed moments after takeoff on June 12.

Indian officials have released statements explaining the severity of the situation as investigations have been launched to find the cause of the plane crash.

The AI 171 flight was bound for London Gatwick, and was expected to touch down in the UK 6:25 pm local time.

The plane crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar, after taking off from India's Ahmedabad Airport and authorities have confirmed the aircraft crashed on a medical college hostel.

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According to the airline, there were 242 passengers and crew members on board. Air India added: "Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals."

Air India said there were 242 passengers and crew members on board (Sky News)
Air India said there were 242 passengers and crew members on board (Sky News)

Emergency services are currently on the scene as attempts are made at saving as many lives as possible. Authorities have not yet divulged how many people are confirmed to have died in the incident.

A fire following the crash has resulted in a large plume of smoke rising into the sky near the airport, Ahmedabad, confirmed that all other flights are temporarily suspended until further notice.

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The statement added: "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."

Video footage ahead of the crash has also begun circulating, showing the plane making a rapid descent before a massive explosion.

The Chairman of Air India, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, has also released a lengthy statement and offered his condolences while saying the incident was a 'tragic accident'.

Emergency services rushed to the site following the crash (Sky News)
Emergency services rushed to the site following the crash (Sky News)

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He said: "With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India flight, AI171 operating Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.

"At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families. We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted.

"Further updates will be shared as we receive more verified information. An emergency centre has been activated and support team have been set up for families."

UNILAD has contacted Gatwick Airport for comment.

Featured Image Credit: NEWS9 Live

Topics: India, News, Plane, World News, Air India

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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