Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday India
In a devastating incident on June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft was carrying over 240 people, including passengers and crew. It crash-landed near the Meghani Nagar area, striking a residential building and sparking a massive blaze. Emergency teams including NDRF, fire services, and hospitals are actively conducting rescue operations. A helpline number 1800-5691-444 has been issued for families. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and flight operations are currently suspended.
