On Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2025, an Air India passenger aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff near the city’s airport. The incident occurred in the Meghani area adjacent to the runway. Visuals captured from the scene show smoke billowing from the Adani-operated airport premises, heightening concerns about potential fire-related damage.
Emergency services, including airport firefighting teams and local first responders, swiftly arrived at the scene. While initial reports have confirmed the crash, no official details have yet been released regarding the number of passengers on board, possible casualties, or the root cause of the incident .
Authorities have cordoned off the area in the Meghani Nagar vicinity, directing traffic away from the crash zone. Local law enforcement and aviation safety agencies have launched an investigation to determine what led to the aircraft’s failure. Updates are expected as the situation unfolds .