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Jun 12, 2025
Air India tragedy: Flight crashes after takeoff
An Air India flight heading to London crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, with 244 people onboard. The plane went down in the Meghaninagar area around 1:38pm.
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Rescue operations underway
Thick smoke and explosions followed the crash, drawing attention from nearby neighborhoods. Emergency teams rushed in—firefighters, ambulances, and local authorities worked fast to help survivors and clear the area.
Modi speaks to Naidu
Prime Minister Modi has spoken directly to Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu about the incident. Naidu has been instructed to visit Ahmedabad to oversee rescue efforts. Meanwhile, flights at Ahmedabad airport are on hold as investigations get underway and relief work continues.