Air India Plane Crash: World Leaders Express Condolences Over Tragic Incident in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India - The tragic Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad has drawn heartfelt responses from leaders around the world. In response to the incident, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Russian President Vladimir Putin extended their condolences to India, while European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expressed their sympathies.
In a statement, Starmer described the scenes as "devastating" when he first heard about the crash of Air India flight AI171. The plane was carrying 242 passengers, all of whom were killed in the accident. The UK PM expressed his deepest sorrow over the incident and offered support to the families of the victims.
Similarly, President Vladimir Putin condoled with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering "deepest condolences" for the tragic consequences of the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport.
In a message on social media, Ursula von der Leyen described the incident as "tragic". She extended solidarity with India, saying that Europe stood in "solidarity with you and the people of India in this moment of sorrow."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also offered condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, stating that his thoughts were with the relatives of victims in several countries, including India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada.
The Air India crash has sent shockwaves across the world, with leaders from various countries offering support to India. The families of the victims are yet to receive any news about their loved ones, who were returning home after a long journey. This incident is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those working abroad for other nations and comes at a time when international air travel has slowly begun to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The Air India plane in question – AI171 – was on a scheduled flight from Ahmedabad to London, but took off late due to weather conditions in the region.