Ahmedabad plane crash: First video shows thick plume of smoke after Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 passengers onboard, Watch

More than 240 people were reportedly on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. However, there is still no official information on the cause of the crash or the extent of damage or casualties.

Written by: Analiza Pathak Edited by: Analiza Pathak

Updated: June 12, 2025, 3:00 PM IST

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Ahmedabad plane crash: First video shows thick plume of smoke after Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 passengers onboard, Watch

A major accident took place near Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat. An Air India plane, which was preparing to take off from the airport, crashed in a nearby area called Meghaninagar. According to early reports, the flight was headed to London. Soon after the crash, thick black smoke was seen rising from the area, and several fire engines were immediately sent to the scene for rescue efforts.

Videos show the aftermath

Videos of the crash have started circulating on social media. Meghaninagar, where the crash occurred, is a densely populated residential area. This has raised concerns about possible injuries or loss of life. The crash site is located about 15 kilometers from the airport. Within minutes of the incident, at least seven fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and began firefighting operations.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Plane crashes near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Meghani Nagar area#ahemdabad #planecrash #airindia # pic.twitter.com/lEphLVr7c2

— India.com (@indiacom) June 12, 2025

Footage from the site shows massive plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency teams have been deployed, but officials have not yet confirmed what caused the crash. Heavy smoke was also seen coming from the Dhalpur area, which is close to Meghaninagar. The plane involved is believed to be a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, reportedly around 11 years old.

More than 240 people were reportedly on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. However, there is still no official information on the cause of the crash or the extent of damage or casualties. The local administration and fire department are on high alert to control the situation and prevent further harm. Two teams from the BSF and NDRF are also on their way to assist in the rescue operations.

Air India’s first statement

“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 on http://airindia.com and on our X handle,” Air India posted on X.