At least 30 individuals had been killed when an Air India aircraft sure for London with 242 individuals on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western metropolis of Ahmedabad on Thursday, with the toll anticipated to climb, authorities mentioned.
The aircraft was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital, Air India mentioned, whereas cops mentioned it crashed in a residential space close to the airport.
We’re now listening to from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a publish on X, he says: “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and saddened us. It is heartbreaking past phrases.
“In this unhappy hour, my ideas are with everybody affected by it.
“Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr