New Delhi, June 13 -- In a tragic incident on June 12, Air India Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed into a residential area (Meghani Nagar) in Ahmedabad.

Air India issued the following statement: " 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 Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals."

Air India has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

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