A London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad, resulting in the deadliest aviation accident in ten years, leaving at least 204 people dead and 41 injured.
On the boundaries of the airport, Flight AI171 crashed into a government medical hostel, leaving behind scenes of destruction and a field of rubble.
There were 242 individuals on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner: 230 passengers, 10 staff members, and two pilots.
In addition to confirming that 204 people had died in the Air India flight accident, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that the injuries to those involved were in extremely severe condition. According to Dr. Mehul Shah, head of the Indian Medical Association's Gujarat chapter, three medical students perished in the collision.
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Shortly after taking off at 1.39 pm from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, the Air India flight crashed. It was headed for Gatwick Airport in London.
Several world leaders, Indian personalities, and members of the cricketing fraternity took to social media to share their condolences and pay tribute to the deceased and injured passengers.
The Indian cricketing fraternity also shared their reactions to the deadly air crash on social media.
Here are the posts:
Shaken by the heartbreaking tragedy in Ahmedabad. In this hour of grief, sending prayers to all those affected, and strength to the brave souls helping on the ground. ????????
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) June 12, 2025
Shocked, heartbroken and devastated by the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. Praying for the victims, their families and everyone affected. ????????
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) June 12, 2025
Shocked to hear about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) June 12, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and their loved ones. ????
Deeply saddened by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad today. My heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives, including passengers, crew, and those on the ground.
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) June 12, 2025
Thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this unimaginable loss ????
Extremely saddened by the tragic crash in Ahmedabad. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this catastrophe.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad today. Prayers for the passengers, crew, and their families.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 12, 2025
Thoughts with every soul impacted by the crash near Meghani. Wishing strength and prayers to their loved ones. ????
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 12, 2025
Sad beyond words by the Ahmedabad Air India flight tragedy .
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 12, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, crew members, and their families affected ????????
Heartbreaking news about the #AirIndia plane crash in Ahmedabad. Thoughts and prayers with the passengers, crew, and families affected . May they find strength in this difficult time ????
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 12, 2025
Heartbreaking news from Ahmedabad.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 12, 2025
Prayers for everyone ????
Saddened and hearbroken to hear about the plane crash in Ahmedabad, praying for the families of everyone affected ????????.
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) June 12, 2025
Heartbreaking to hear about the crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts are with the families of those affected ????????
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) June 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad today. My heartfelt prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those affected. May they find strength in this time of immense grief.
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 12, 2025
Heartbreaking to hear about the crash in Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength to the families of those affected ????????
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the tragedy in Ahmedabad. Praying for strength and peace for the families of all those affected.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 12, 2025
Heartbroken beyond words to learn about the Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad.
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 12, 2025
Prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected by it ????????
