Air India confirms that 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 nearest hospitals.
Passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to for more information.
Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.
Air India requests media persons not to call the dedicated passenger hotline number.
