Moments of terror: Locals run for cover after Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad

An Air India plane, en-route to London, crashed in a residential area, five minutes after taking off from an airport in Ahmedabad.

Updated on: Jun 12, 2025, 16:49:20 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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An Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed within moments of taking off from Ahmedabad airport. It crashed on top of a building in Ahmedabad, according to visuals shared by news agency PTI. Another video posted by the outlet shows locals on the ground running for cover following the crash.

Locals run from fire and smoke from an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. (X/@PTI_News)

“Visuals show people running away moments after the Air India flight AI-171 crashed after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad international airport,” PTI wrote.

Several visuals involving the crash have taken over social media. One of the visuals shows the horror moment the plane went down and caught on fire.

Political leaders, Bollywood stars, and entrepreneurs have expressed their sorrow on the horror crash.

PM Modi on Ahmedabad crash:

“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,” PM Modi wrote on X.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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