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Ahmedabad: Air India Plane with 242 Onboard Crashes, Former CM Rupani’s Name on Passenger List

The flight was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members.

BharatJun 12, 2025 / 03:58 pm

Patrika Desk

Air India के प्लेन को दो पायलट उड़ा रहे थे। ANI

An Air India aircraft has crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The plane crashed at the Gujarat airport. Three fire engines were dispatched to the scene immediately following the crash. Rescue operations are underway. The Air India flight was headed from Ahmedabad to London. Approximately 242 people were on board. The exact number of casualties is still unclear. As of 3:30 PM, reports mentioned 110 deaths, but the toll is expected to rise. An official update is awaited.
Air India has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number. Families in India seeking more information can call 1800 5691 444.

The flight was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Reports suggest that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers, though there is no official confirmation yet.
A total of three Natural Disaster Response Force teams have been moved from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad, comprising of 90 personnel. Three teams from Vadodara are also moving to Ahmedabad.
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen at the accident spot, and fire tenders have reached the spot. More details are awaited on the matter.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said, “Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on the highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash incident. He also assured to provide Central government assistance.

The Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, has given instructions to undertake immediate rescue and relief operations and immediate treatment of injured passengers in the wake of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad on a war footing.

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