India plane crash LIVE: UK-bound Air India 171 jet crashes in Ahmedabad

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A plane flying from Ahmedabad, India to London, UK has crashed just moments after takeoff.

10:07, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:10, Thu, Jun 12, 2025

India: Smoke rises from plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport

An Air India plane crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat. It is believed the plane was bound for London Gatwick. There have been conflicting reports on the number of passengers the plane was carrying when it crashed; however, police have said at least 242 people were on board.

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6 mins ago10:07 James Walker

Air India releases statement

Air India has released a short statement to local media. The airline said: "Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details."

8 mins ago10:05 Matthew Dooley

Pictures from the scene show what appears to be wreckage

A picture from the scene appears to show the wreckage of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad.

15 mins ago09:58 Matthew Dooley

Video and images from the scene show smoke billowing from the crash site

Videos from the scene show smoke billowing from the crash site. There have been conflicting reports on the number of passengers the plane was carrying.

Air India passenger plane, carrying more than 130 passengers, which was headed to London, crashed near Ahmedabad airport. Fire brigade rushing to the spot. pic.twitter.com/jVQWeEdxRR

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15 mins ago09:58 James Walker