London-bound plane carrying 242 people crashes in India

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An Air India plane has crashed near the airport in Ahmedabad.

The plane was headed for London’s Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom with 242 people on board.

Air India confirmed the crash in a statement on X but did not provide details on casualties.

“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,” the statement reads.

The crash reportedly occurred when the aircraft was taking off.

Pictures and videos online show debris on fire, with thick black smoke rising into the sky near the airport. Thecable