Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
An Air India plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, airline and police officials said.
According to Gujarat State Police Control Room, the Air India Flight AI 171 was bound for London.
The plane was headed to London’s Gatwick airport in the UK, Air India said.
“At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates,” Air India said on X.
Thick plumes of smoke were visible at the crash site, and fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately after the incident.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, state Home Minister, and Ahmedabad Police Commissioner regarding the crash. According to ANI, Shah assured full support and assistance from the central government.
(With inputs from agencies)