British and Indian authorities working to assist those affected by tragic Ahmedabad plane crash
The Government of India has announced its commitment to assist those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad which has claimed the lives of all 242 who were on board.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families via a post on X.
He stated, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. I have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those impacted.”
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are…
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
On the afternoon of June 12, 2025, Air India confirmed via a statement on X that flight AI171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident shortly after take-off.
“The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members aboard the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Among those on board, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were British nationals, one was a Canadian national, and seven were Portuguese nationals,” said the airline.
Air India revealed that it has established a dedicated passenger hotline at 1800 5691 444 to provide further information and is fully cooperating with authorities investigating the incident.
Deeply saddened by news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.
My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 12, 2025
In the wake of the crash, the UK government has confirmed its collaboration with Indian authorities to urgently ascertain the facts surrounding the Air India incident and to offer support to those affected.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy also took to X to express his sorrow.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support,” he said.