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Ahmedabad Plane Updates: Government Begins Probe; Boeing CEO Speaks To Tata's Chandrasekaran
Air India has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
13 Jun 2025, 06:21 AM IST 
The Air India plane AI 171 crashed into Meghaninagar IGP complex of Ahmedabad city, according to reports from NDTV. (Photo source: CISF)
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Ahmedabad-London plane crashes on Thursday, with grey smoke near Meghaninagar. The incident happened between 1 pm and 2 pm, as per NDTV reports. The plane was carrying 242 people — including 232 passengers and 10 crew members. Among the passengers were 169 Indians, 53 British nationals and a Canadian.
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Air India Flight Crash Live Updates: Check Helpline Number
Air India has set up a dedicated passenger helpline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
Indian government has activated helpline for AI171 crash in Ahmedabad Airport: 9974111327.
Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.
Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859.
British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008 5000.
The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.
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"The investigation will be in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organization." he said.
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Boeing Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg spoke to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran.
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