UK-bound plane crashes with 242 people on board: Live Updates
An Air India Boeing 787-8 has crashed during takeoff
An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers from Ahmedabad to London has crashed after takeoff. A video shared online shows the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashing in a residential area and smoke rising.
The plane took off at around 1:47pm local time (8:17am GMT), slightly behind schedule. According to officials, it crashed just nine minutes after being cleared for takeoff.
Fire fighters have arrived at the scene, and emergency teams are being deployed. The authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash.
Breaking and horrific :
— Tarun Shukla (@shukla_tarun) June 12, 2025
- @AirIndia flight AI-171 on @Boeing 787 to @Gatwick_Airport has crashed in a residential area in Ahmedabad
- Flight took off at 138 pm and had 242 passengers besides crew
- @DGCAIndia has dispatched a team
Thoughts with everyone there 🙏 pic.twitter.com/OMYNYOoP9S
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June 12, 2025 at 12:14AM
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