The air india plane going from ahmedabad to london crashed near the airport as soon as it took off. There were 242 people on board this plane and all died. There is an atmosphere of sadness all over the world about the accident. Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar has expressed grief over the incident.
Ishaq Dar posted on social media platform X, saying, "I am saddened by the crash of air india plane in ahmedabad, Gujarat. Condolences on the loss of precious lives in this tragic incident. Our condolences are with the families of the victims in this hour of grief."
Britain's PM also expressed grief
The accident took place near Meghaninagar area of the city. British prime minister Keir Starmer expressed deep grief, calling the accident a devastating scene. He wrote on social media platform X, "The news of the crash of a London-bound plane in ahmedabad is very sad. Many british citizens were on board this plane. I am constantly taking information about the situation. My condolences are with the victims and their families.
What did ukraine and russia say?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed deep condolences on this tragic accident. He said, I have received horrific news of the passenger plane crash in India. My deepest condolences to prime minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. We are with the victims of india, UK, portugal and Canada. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Russian Ambassador to india Denis Alipov also described the accident as a "horrific tragedy" and said, heartbreaking news is coming from Ahmedabad. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the government of India.
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