Air India confirmed that flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was involved in an accident shortly after takeoff at 13:38 hrs today. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, 1 Canadian national, and 12 crew members.
Several passengers sustained injuries and are being transported to the nearest hospitals for treatment.
To assist families and provide real-time information, Air India has issued a dedicated passenger hotline number: 1800 5691 444.
Air India is fully cooperating with authorities investigating the incident and will continue to share official updates via its X handle (@airindia) and website (airindia.com).
Note to Editors: Media personnel are kindly requested not to call the passenger hotline, which is strictly reserved for affected passengers and their families.