Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live Updates: Air India flight crashes near airport; Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM
12 Jun 2025, 02:44 PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live Updates: As soon as the report of the crash of AI flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London, spread, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu took to X and said he is devastated to learn about the crash.
He also said that the Ministry is on highest alert. He wrote, "Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action."
"Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families."
12 Jun 2025, 02:38 PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, state Home Minister and the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash. He also assured to provide Central government assistance.
12 Jun 2025, 02:37 PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live Updates: Soon after the crash, Air India took to X and wrote that '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 airindia.com and on our X handle."
12 Jun 2025, 02:31 PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today Live Updates: Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel has reached Ahmedabad.
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