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Reports confirm the involvement of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in the crash, with details about passengers still emerging.
The time in Ahmedabad, India, is currently 3:11 p.m. on June 12, 2025, as live updates unfold regarding a catastrophic event. An Air India passenger plane, designated Flight 171, crashed shortly after departing from the city, with its intended destination being London Gatwick Airport. At this moment, information regarding the number of individuals onboard remains unclear.According to India’s civil aviation minister, the incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting immediate responses from emergency services and aviation officials. Air India has confirmed that its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was involved in what is described as a tragic incident. The aircraft was scheduled to arrive in London at approximately 6:25 p.m. local time, as noted by Gatwick Airport's social media channels.While the total number of passengers remains unknown, past configurations for the Boeing 787-8 indicate its capacity could range from 256 to 259 individuals. The minister of civil aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, has reported that rescue teams are on high alert and have been swiftly mobilized to the crash site in Ahmedabad, expressing shock and devastation over the incident.The Tata Group, which owns Air India, confirmed the crash via a social media announcement. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Air India, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families affected and stated the company’s dedication to supporting all those impacted by this disastrous event alongside assisting emergency response teams on the ground.
