PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Air India AI171 Crash in Ahmedabad, Calls It 'Heartbreaking Beyond Words'

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Air India AI171 Crash in Ahmedabad, Calls It 'Heartbreaking Beyond Words'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed profound sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, describing the incident as “heartbreaking beyond words.”

In a statement shared on X, PM Modi said, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it.” He also mentioned that he has been in continuous contact with ministers and officials coordinating rescue operations.

The London-bound Boeing Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The aircraft reportedly collided with a doctors’ hostel in the Meghaninagar area, resulting in several casualties and sparking an extensive emergency response. Authorities confirmed that the flight had issued a MAYDAY distress signal before losing contact.

In a shocking development, an Air India aircraft heading from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to London in the United Kingdom crashed shortly after take-off from the height of 624 feet.

There were 242 passengers onboard Flight AI171 including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft reportedly crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport.

All 242 Aboard Including 61 Foreigners Dead
According to the police, all 242 passengers aboard the Air India AI171 flight including 61 foreigners were killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash. The flight headed to London but crashed shortly after the take off and crashed into a medical college mess building.