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Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport With 242 On Board; Gujarat Ex-CM Among Passengers

Last updated: July 22, 2025 2:43 am
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Suprava Priyadarshni
Published: June 12, 2025
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Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport With 244 On Board; Gujarat Ex-CM Among Passengers
Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport With 244 On Board; Gujarat Ex-CM Among Passengers
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Ahmedabad, India: June 12, 2025: On 12 June 2025, an Air India plane with 242 people on board crashed near Ahmedabad Airport. The accident panicked the people present in the airport and in the nearby places. Witnesses saw thick black smoke rising up from the airport right after the Air India plane had gone down. The news traveled very fast, and many rushed to arrive as helpers.

The crash took place while the plane was on the final approach. It is reported that the plane crashed near the runway, but the information about the cause remains unclear. Emergency forces represented in the city started their operations of fire control and rescuing passengers quickly. The airport authorities are trying very hard to find out the cause of the crash. The Air India plane was traversing passengers and crew looking forward to safely reaching their destination.

Terrifying final moments of Air India Flight AI 171 crashing into a residential area in Ahmedabad today. Clearly catastrophic loss of lift. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/TbgCjPLXXc

— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 12, 2025

Gujarat Ex-CM Was On Board

Some alarming facts about this crash would be that the ex-Chief Minister of Gujarat was also aboard the Air India plane. It was confirmed by sources that the ex-CM was traveling with other travelers when the plane crashed near Ahmedabad airport. Being so eminent, the accident has attracted all the more media attention. The authorities are trying the best they can to gather information and ensure the safety of everyone onboard the Air India plane.

Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport With 244 On Board; Gujarat Ex-CM Among Passengers

Rescue Efforts After the Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport

In the aftermath of the crash, every second counted for the rescuers. Firemen and paramedics rushed to the site of the crash near Ahmedabad airport and jointly worked to put out the fire and treat the injured. Thick smoke was impeding their progress, but they soldiered on. The safety of the passengers and crew was of utmost concern.

Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport With 244 On Board; Gujarat Ex-CM Among Passengers

The fate of the passengers aboard the Air India plane had many a heart in the throat. Families waited for news about their loved ones. The airport was closed temporarily for the rescue work to continue. Authorities claimed that they would be able to provide much more information soon. The Air India plane crash sent shock waves across the country and questioned air safety.

Investigation Underway

Air India Plane Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport

Authorities have started an investigation into why the Air India plane crashed near Ahmedabad airport. Experts will check the black box and talk to witnesses. The goal is to find out what went wrong and prevent such accidents in the future. The Air India plane crash is a reminder of the risks involved in air travel.

This tragic event has left the entire nation in shock. The Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad airport will be remembered as a dark day for Indian aviation. As the investigation continues, the country hopes for good news about the passengers and crew of the Air India plane, including the Gujarat ex-CM, and their families during this difficult time.

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