The Boeing aircraft, seen rapidly losing altitude, crashed in the Meghaninagar locality, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from several miles away
Ajinkya Rahane, Sania Mirza, Pankaj Advani (Pic: File Pic)
An Air India aircraft en route to London tragically crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, shortly after takeoff.
Flight AI 171, which was carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, went down just minutes after departing from the airport at approximately 2 pm, leading to fears of multiple casualties. Those injured in the crash were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
The Boeing aircraft, seen rapidly losing altitude, crashed in the Meghaninagar locality, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from several miles away.
Following the tragic incident, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his condolences, writing, 'shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the tragic Air India plane crash' on X.
I am utterly shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families who are enduring unimaginable pain and loss. In moments like these, words feel so inadequate, but I hope…
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 12, 2025
Former Team India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan also reacted to the incident: 'Praying for the safety of all passengers and crew'.
Very shocked to hear about the #AirIndia Ahmedabad-London flight incident near Ahmedabad airport. Praying for the safety of all passengers and crew. 🙏#PlaneCrash #Ahmedabad
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) June 12, 2025
Team India and domestic stalwart, Ajinkya Rahane, took to his official social media handle to express condolences for victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash.
Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Prayers for the victims and their families. 🙏
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) June 12, 2025
"Such a heartbreaking tragedy!" wrote India's snooker star Pankaj Advani said.
Such a heartbreaking tragedy! Thoughts and prayers with the victims and their families 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔💔#planecrash #Ahmedabad
— Pankaj Advani (@PankajAdvani247) June 12, 2025
"Praying praying praying," wrote Arjuna and Khel Ratna awardee Sania Mirza on her official social media handle.
Prayers for the families and people on the Air India flight 🤲🏽 my heart sunk hearing the news of the crash .. praying praying praying
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 12, 2025
India pacer Ishant Sharma, along with fellow cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal, also expressed their sorrow. Reflecting on the incident, Ishant remarked, "Moments like these remind us how fragile life truly is."
Moments like these remind us how fragile life truly is. The Air India crash is a heartbreaking tragedy.
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 12, 2025
My prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected. 🙏
Thoughts with every soul impacted by the crash near Meghani. Wishing strength and prayers to their loved ones. 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 12, 2025
Very disturbing news and visuals coming from Ahmedabad.
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 12, 2025
In such moments, words feel small. All we can do is pray for passengers, crew, and their families🙏
2010 Asian Games gold medallist Vijender Singh also extended his prayers for the passengers and crew members.
अहमदाबाद प्लेन क्रैश की खबर दिल दहला देने वाली है।यात्रियों और क्रू सदस्यों की सलामती के लिए दिल से दुआएं।
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 12, 2025
हर संभव राहत और चिकित्सा सहायता तत्काल पहुंचाई जाए 🙏🏽 #planecrash #ahamdabad
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