6/12/2025, 9:11:06 AM | By ElipShop
A tragic incident shook Ahmedabad today as an Air India Boeing 171 aircraft crashed at Meghani Nagar IGP Compound. Shockingly, former Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani was reportedly onboard the ill-fated flight, along with over 200 passengers and cargo.
According to the information received, the Air India plane took off at 1:38 PM but unfortunately crashed just two minutes later, at 1:40 PM. The aircraft reportedly collided with a building near the Meghani Nagar IGP Compound, leading to massive destruction.
Passengers and Cargo on Board
The flight was carrying approximately 200 passengers along with cargo. The exact number of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed, but early reports suggest that many people may have lost their lives in this tragic accident. Rescue teams are on high alert, and emergency services are fully engaged in
managing the situation.
Soon after receiving the distress message, both fire and police teams rushed towards the accident site. Rapid rescue and relief operations are currently underway. The area has been cordoned off, and all nearby roads have been closed to ensure smooth movement of rescue teams and to prevent public gathering.
Authorities are taking all necessary steps to handle the emergency. Medical teams have been deployed to provide immediate assistance to the injured. The priority remains on saving as many lives as possible and managing the aftermath of this devastating crash.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. Aviation authorities have begun an investigation into the incident to understand what led to this catastrophic failure just minutes after takeoff.
Citizens are requested to stay away from the accident site and cooperate with emergency services. Traffic diversions are in place, and people are advised to follow official announcements for further updates.
This incident has shocked the entire nation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. We hope for a speedy recovery for the injured and a thorough investigation to prevent such accidents in the future.
