Flight ai171

Indian Premier League: The tragic incident of a plane crash in Ahmedabad has left the Indian sports fraternity deeply shocked and anguished as the sportsperson expressed their thoughts and prayers for the passengers, crew & their families.

Air India's London-bound Flight AI171 crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon near Ahmedabad airport. Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, 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. Air India has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.