Guwahati, June 12 -- An Air India flight bound for London crashed during take-off at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening, triggering a large-scale emergency response.

Air India confirmed the incident involving Flight AI171, stating, "Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, June 12, 2025. We are currently ascertaining the details."

Emergency services responded immediately after the crash. The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department deployed more than five fire engines to the site. "Fire crews from multiple divisions arrived quickly and began precautionary fire control operations," a senior official reported.

The aircraft was carryin...