New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday as heartbreaking beyond words and said it has “stunned and saddened us”.
He said he is in touch with ministers and other authorities who are working to assist those affected.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words.
The Boeing aircraft crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad international airport between 1-2 pm. Air India confirmed that of the 242 people onboard the ill-fated flight, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national, and 7 Portuguese nationals.
Soon after the crash, PM Modi spoke to the Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and took stock of the Air India flight crash incident. The Prime Minister has directed the minister to ensure all necessary support is extended immediately and has asked to be kept regularly updated on the situation.
Air India also said that it is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating the incident.
Expressing his profound sorrow, Air India chairperson N Chandrasekaran said an emergency centre has been activated and support teams set up for families seeking information.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event. At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families. We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted. Further updates will be shared as we receive more verified information,” he said in a post on X.
