Ahmedabad, India – June 12, 2025 — A commercial aircraft carrying over 200 passengers and crew members has reportedly crashed while attempting to land at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 PM local time, sending emergency crews scrambling to the scene.
Initial reports indicate that the aircraft, operated by a major international airline, experienced difficulties during its final approach. Witnesses near the airport described seeing smoke billowing from one of the engines before the aircraft touched down heavily and skidded off the runway. The fuselage reportedly broke into multiple sections upon impact.
Emergency responders, including fire crews, paramedics, and disaster management teams, were dispatched immediately. Preliminary figures suggest that there may be multiple casualties, though the exact number of injuries and fatalities has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash. Air traffic in and out of Ahmedabad has been temporarily suspended, and flights are being diverted to nearby airports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern on social media, stating, “Deeply distressed by the news from Ahmedabad. Prayers for all those on board. Rescue and relief operations are underway at full scale.”
Families of passengers are being directed to a helpline set up by the airline and airport authorities.
More details are expected to emerge as the situation develops. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation and wait for official updates.
