- On Thursday, June 12, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air India’s property fell out of Ahmedabad Airport
- Preliminary investigations showed that the plane had 242 passengers including 217 adults and 11 children when it crashed
- According to air traffic control at Ahmedabad airport, the plane departed at 1.39 am. (0809 GMT) from the 23rd flight road
India – a plane that was transporting several passengers has crashed near Ahmedabad airport.
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How many people were on an Air India flight?
CNBC television reported that the Boeing 787 Air Property aircraft had approximately 242 passengers and 10 workers crashed.
In the plane include 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese citizens and one Canadian citizen.
According to a police report, the Air India AI AI-171, heading to London’s Gatwick Airport, collapsed shortly after flying near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12.
A sad video emerged showing when the plane crashed on the outskirts of the airport.
From the video, a lot of smoke from the accident scene appeared to Vastrapur, causing panic in surrounding areas.
Union civil minister Ram Mohan Naidu said he was shocked by the news of the accident.
Naidu said emergency teams and rescue teams have been linked to ensure medical assistance and support for victims.
“I am shocked and frustrated to find out about a plane crash in Ahmedabad. We are in a cautious state. I personally follow the situation and have instructed all aviation and emergency agencies to take immediate and coordinated action.
Air India has issued a statement confirming the accident but without information about the death toll.
“The AI171 flight, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in the event today, 12 June 2025. At the moment, we make sure more information and we will share more updates as soon as possible,” The company said as reported by Sky News.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reported via X, saying the dead have grieved everyone
“The tragedy of Ahmedabad has surprised and saddened us. It is frustrating than words. In this hour of sadness, my thoughts are to everyone who is affected by it,” Modi said.
How many people died in a South Sudanese plane crash?
Earlier this year, about 20 people lost their lives following a fatal plane crash in northern South Sudan.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 29, Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the 21 -person plane, including Chinese and Indian citizens, collapsed.
Passengers were oil workers from the Greater Pioneer Operating Company, collapsed at Unity Oil Stadium (a large oil reserve in northern South Sudan) as they headed for the country’s capital, Juba.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
