Thu Jun 12 10:05:24 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Air India Flight Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, Flights Suspended

**Ahmedabad, India – June 12, 2025 -** A London-bound Air India flight, AI 171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Emergency services are currently at the scene.

Due to the accident, all flight operations at Ahmedabad airport have been temporarily suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest updates.

Thiruvananthapuram international airport authorities released a statement requesting “cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation.” Flight services to Ahmedabad from Kerala have also been temporarily suspended. A flight en route to Ahmedabad from Cochin is returning to its origin, and the evening service will be subject to instructions from Ahmedabad airport.

Further details about the crash and potential casualties are still emerging. The Hindu is providing live updates on the situation as it unfolds.

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