NEW DELHI – June 5, 2025:
An Air India flight carrying more than 240 passengers was involved in a serious incident near the airport on Wednesday, according to local media reports. Emergency responders were seen evacuating injured passengers on stretchers, while multiple ambulances rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals.
The flight, AI171, operated on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which typically seats over 200 passengers. Initial visuals broadcast by local news outlets showed dense plumes of black smoke billowing from the vicinity of the airport, with fire and rescue teams on the scene.
Officials from the fire department confirmed an aircraft crash but declined to provide further details as rescue operations were still underway.
An AFP correspondent on the ground reported that flames and smoke were visible from several parts of the airport perimeter, suggesting a high-impact emergency. The full extent of injuries or casualties remains unclear as authorities continue to assess the situation.
Air India and airport authorities have yet to release an official statement. The incident has raised major safety concerns and flight operations at the airport have been suspended temporarily.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
