Last updated: 11:17am 13.06.2025.... An Air India flight heading to London Gatwick has crashed in Ahmedabad.
Officials from West Sussex County Council say they are coordinating with multiple partners to support the emergency response following the Air India incident.
A London Gatwick spokesperson said: “We can confirm flight AI171 that was involved in an accident on departure from Ahmedabad Airport today (12 June) was due to land at London Gatwick at 18:25 BST.
“The Boeing 787-8 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew members on board.
“London Gatwick is liaising closely with Air India and a reception centre for relatives of those on board is being set up where information and support will be provided.
“British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008 5000.
“Air India have set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
"Our thoughts are with family and friends of those on board.”
Further updates will be issued in due course.
CREDIT: Flightradar24
Local police say more than 242 people were on board.
It's understood that 53 of them were British nationals, though it's not yet clear how many may have been from Sussex or Hampshire.
Here is a statement from Air India: "Flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
"The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 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.
"The injured are being taken to the hospital.
"We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
"Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident."
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