Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha expressed their grief after a plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, including an Air India flight for London.
Sonia Gandhi said in a statement, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My views are with passengers and crew families. The scene is the most shocking. The whole country has surpassed and praying.”
Rahul Gandhi urged Congress workers to help in prevention and relief efforts.
Rahul Gandhi said, “Ahmedabad Air India accident is heartbreaking. Passengers and crew families should feel pain and anxiety. My thoughts are with each of them in this incredibly difficult moment. The administration should help in every way.”
Yearlear, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Wadra, Congress President Mallikrajun Kharge, Form after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh Express aircraft.
In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi shared, “My heart goes out for passengers and crew families in Air India flight. The whole nation is hoping against Asha that your loved ones are survived by this horrific accident. God can be with all of you.”
Mallikrajun Kharge expressed his heartfelt condolences to passengers, pilots and crew families.
In a post on X, Kharge shared, “It is absolutely surprised to know about the disastrous Air India plane accident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where many passengers and crew members were on the board.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot expressed grief after receiving the report of the plane crash.
Ashok Gehlot said, “The news of a plane crash in Ahmedabad was received. This news is very sad and heartbreaking. I pray to God for the safety of all passengers and employees.”
Congress MP Jeram Ramesh shared, “The Indian National Congress is surprised by the destructive tragedy after its takeoff after its takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport. While full details are awaited, local Congress workers have already been directed to assist in rescue, relief and other efforts.
Air India on Thursday confirmed that AI171 flying with a destination for Gatwick in London, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was involved in an accident after a take-off-off from the International Airport.
“Air India confirmed the flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, AI171, was involved in an accident today after the take-off. The flight, which left Ahmedabad in 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members in Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The nearest hospital.
The airport said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is not currently operational, and all flight operations are temporarily suspended.
Earlier today, an Air India aircraft from Ahmedabad to London crashed with 242 passengers in the Meghninagar area near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that a team has been taken to the spot for investigation.
“On June 12, 2025, Air India B787 aircraft VT -NB, operating the flight AI -171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The aircraft had 242 people, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew.” The aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumit Sabarwal along with the first officer Clive Kundar. Captain Sumate Sabharwal is an LTC with an 8200 -hour experience. Copilot had an 1100 -hour flying experience, the official further said.
According to the ATC, the aircraft left from Ahmedabad on runway 23 to 1339 IST (0809 UTC). It gave the ATC a day of May 1, but after that, there was no response by the aircraft to the call made by the ATC.
Immediately after departure from runway 23, the aircraft fell to the ground outside the circumference of the airport. The official said heavy black smoke was seen from the accident site. (AI)