A London-bound Air India flight with 53 British passengers crashed soon after departing Ahmedabad, sparking a large fire. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the tragedy as “deeply distressing” and is closely monitoring updates.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost contact soon after departure and crashed in a residential area. Casualties are feared but not yet confirmed.
The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025
I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.
The UK Foreign Office and embassy are actively working alongside Indian officials to assist those impacted by the incident. The flight had 230 passengers, including Indians, British, Portuguese, and a Canadian. Rescue operations are ongoing.
