Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been shut till further notice after an Air India aircraft with 242 on board crashed within minutes after take-off on Thursday, Indian Express reported.
“Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” an SVPIA spokesperson said in a statement.
The SVPIA authorities also advised the passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest information before proceeding to the airport. “We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available,” the statement read, according to Indian Express.
