Chilling video show debris scattered at Air India crash site in Ahmedabad

The visuals from the crash site show the debris of the Air India aircraft scattered across the area, as firefighters battle flames and heavy smoke.

Updated on: Jun 12, 2025, 16:03:26 IST

By Priyanshu Priya

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An Air India flight headed to London’s Gatwick airport crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, with 242 people onboard, including passengers and crew.

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Of all passengers and crew memberes on the flight, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian, Air India said in a statement.

The visuals from the crash site show the debris of the Flight AI 171 scattered across the incident site, as firefighters battle flames and heavy smoke. Several emergency officials and rescue personnel can be seen working at the site to control the blaze and secure the area.

The Boeing 787 aircraft took off at 1:38 pm and crashed within five minutes in the Meghaninagar locality, close to the airport. Follow Ahmedabad plane crash live updates.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the situation following the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, after speaking directly with Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu.

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According to official sources, the minister informed the Prime Minister that he is travelling to Ahmedabad to personally monitor rescue and relief operations at the crash site.

The Prime Minister has instructed that all necessary assistance be provided without delay, and has asked to be kept continuously updated on developments.

Government officials said that all relevant agencies are on high alert, and coordinated efforts are underway to manage the aftermath of the crash.

Ahmedabad airport temporarily shut

Following the Air India crash, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is currently non-operational, with all flight movements temporarily suspended until further notice.

Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight status before heading to the airport. Authorities have urged for public cooperation and patience as emergency teams continue to respond to the ongoing situation.

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Priyanshu Priya
Priyanshu Priya is a journalist with nearly three years of newsroom experience, driven by a deep belief that stories, when told right, can shape conversations and hold power to account. Currently working as a Senior Content Producer with Hindustan Times, she writes on a wide spectrum of issues, from Indian politics and Delhi’s public concerns to global trade tensions and high-stakes crime stories. Priya joined HT at a pivotal moment, as Operation Sindoor was unfolding, and has since covered some of the most defining developments in recent times. Her reporting spans the Air India plane crash and the Pahalgam terror attack to India–US trade tensions, unrest in the Middle East, and key Assembly elections across states. She thrives in the fast-paced world of breaking news. In 2025–26, she was recognised with the Hindustan Times Digi Journo of the Q3 Award for driving over 4 million page views in a single month. A postgraduate in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and a Mass Communication graduate from Patna Women’s College, Priya began her news career with the Zee News English team, where she extensively covered the Lok Sabha Election 2024, along with the Delhi and Maharashtra Assembly elections. When she’s not tracking or writing the next big development, she unwinds by watching series and films, reading books with strong female protagonists, and revisiting comfort shows for the familiar ease they bring when life feels a little too jittery.Read More

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