The Air India passenger plane with 242 people on board crashed near the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad, according to the police.The flight—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—was en route to London with 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft went down close to Forensic Cross Road, not far from the city’s airport. According to the DGCA, there were 242 people on board the aircraft, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew.”Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest,” Air India said in a statement.Following the incident, Air India issued a dedicated passenger hotline – 1800 5691 444 – to provide information about the crash. Ahmedabad City Police also released an emergency helpline – 079-25620359 – for updates and assistance.This is a developing story; further details are awaited.
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