The passenger plane crashed in a ‘civilian area’ – what a horrible tragedy 💔
Air India Flight AI171, headed to London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The Boeing Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, when it went down in a densely populated area near the airport, triggering a massive explosion and thick smoke.
Officials have not confirmed fatalities, but the scale of destruction suggests a significant loss of life. Debris and parts of the plane were scattered across buildings in Meghani Nagar.
Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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Emergency teams responded quickly, and India’s civil aviation minister said all efforts were being made to support victims and families. Air India and Gatwick Airport both confirmed the crash, while Boeing has yet to comment.
The cause of the crash remains unknown, though weather conditions were clear at the time. This incident adds to a troubling list of Boeing-related tragedies in recent years.
This is a developing story.
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