India • Jun 12, 2025

CRPF assists in Air India crash rescue operations

A London-bound Air India flight with 242 people on board crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad's airport on Thursday. The plane reportedly hit a doctor's hostel close to the airport boundary, and emergency teams rushed in right away to help.

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Emergency helpline number activated

About 150 CRPF personnel, along with three NDRF teams and Western Railway's Disaster Management Team, are working at the crash site. Medical staff are also there to assist survivors. For anyone seeking information or help, Ahmedabad Police have set up an emergency helpline: 07925620359.