Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India, UK, Moca, Gujarat Govt and AAI release helpline numbers - look at full details here | Today news
Air India aircraft accident: A London Air India flight, run by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tragically crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar shortly after rising at about 1:38 pm on June 12, 2025. Several authorities have issued helpline numbers for the particular and their chin. The Air India aircraft accident occurred about five minutes after departure. The plane was under the command of Captain Sumit Sabharwal, with Clive Kunder serving as co -pilot. On board, 232 passengers, including 230 adults and 2 babies, along with 12 crew members, a total of 242 people. Air India Plane Crash: Who were the passengers? The London Air India flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38, operated a Boeing 787-8 aircraft with a total of 242 passengers and crew members on board. Among those who flee were 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, 1 was a Canadian citizen, and 7 were Portuguese citizens. India’s Helpline Number The Government of India has activated an operational control room at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all information regarding the AI171 accident. For help, the helpline numbers 011-24610843 and 9650391859. Air India Helpline Numbers Air India announced a dedicated passenger Hotline at 1800 5691 444 to provide additional information. Ahmedabad and Delhi Airport -Helpline numbers to Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad Airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (@moca_goi) in New -Delhi erected an operational control room to manage and coordinate all response efforts. For help or information, contact the Delhi Control Room on 011-24610843 or 9650391859. In addition, the Ahmedabad operational control room can be reached at 9978405304 or 079-23251900. Gujarat government’s helpline numbers The Gujarat government also erected a control room at the State Food Center in response to the Ahmedabad aircraft crash. Those seeking help can contact the control room at 079-232-51900 or on cellphone at 9978405304, according to a post by the main minister’s office (CMO) Gujarat. The British government’s helpline numbers The British government has recognized the Ahmedabad plane crash and is working closely with the local Indian authorities to immediately determine the facts and provide the necessary support to those affected. British citizens who seek consular help or concern for friends and family involved in the incident are advised to contact the British Consular Helpline on 020 7008 5000.