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🚨 Blast at Ahmedabad Airport! Air India London Flight Crashes Near Runway šŸ˜±āœˆļø

TL;DR:Ā A shocking Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport this afternoon (June 12, 2025) in the Meghani Nagar / Meghani area. Around 130–180 passengers were onboard, with reports of a huge fireball, smoke, injuries, and a chaotic rescue effort underway. Authorities are racing to safe zone the site, assess damage, and uncover the cause. Youth, stay tuned—this one’s heavy, but crucial. #PlaneCrash #Ahmedabad 😟

šŸ”„ What Just Happened?

  • On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight destined for London smashed near takeoff at Ahmedabad Airport, landing to flames and black smoke in the Meghani Nagar / Meghani area close to the runway.

  • Preliminary visuals show massive plumes of smoke—firefighters and emergency teams rushed in fastĀ .

šŸ›« Flight Details

  • Reports vary, but the passenger count is in the range of 133Ā to 180Ā individuals aboard.

  • Most sources suggest around 130–133Ā people were on boardĀ .

šŸš‘ Casualties & Rescue

  • Exact numbers of injured or deceased aren't out yet; but visuals and live updates confirm multiple injuries, some seriousĀ .

  • Emergency teams are currently on-site, evacuating passengers and sealing off nearby roads.

šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø Ongoing Investigation

  • No official statement from Air India or DGCA yet, but local regulators and rescue agencies have launched probes to find crash cause.

  • Experts are looking at mechanical glitches, pilot issues, or runway obstacles as potential triggers.

āš ļø Historical Context

  • Ahmedabad Airport has had serious crashes before, most notably Indian Airlines Flight 113 in 1988 with 133 fatalities near the same airport.

  • Air India Express Flight 812 in 2010 also tragically overran its runway—underscoring how crucial aviation safety measures are.

šŸ“¹ Eyewitness Footage

Young watchers on the ground captured the chaos—TV9 Gujarati's live video shows rescue efforts in action.

✊ MediaFx Opinion

This crash is a glaring reminder: public safety can't be secondary to profits. The working-class passengers aboard deserve swift justice—proper compensation, transparent investigations, and bulletproof safety measures! Enough of privatization shortcuts, we need public accountabilityĀ with strong regulations, better training for crews, and well‑funded airport emergency services. Safety is a right, not a luxury. 🌹✊

Your Voice Matters!

What do youĀ think? Drop your thoughts below:

  • Should Air India face stricter penalties?

  • Do we demand third-party audits of airport safety?

  • How can we make air travel safer for working-class families?

Let’s talk šŸ’¬

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