Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were among several prominent figures who expressed deep sorrow following a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, which claimed the lives of all but one onboard.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond. Kohli and Sharma both took to social media to share their condolences, describing the event as "heartbreaking" and urging support for the victims’ families.
About Ahmedabad Plane Crash
The Air India flight, bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. The aircraft, a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8, slammed into the vicinity of the city’s Civil Hospital and BJ Medical College, just outside the airport’s perimeter. Tragically, 241 of the 242 people on board, including crew members, lost their lives.
As per reports, a passenger who has been identified as Vishwas Kumar Ramesh (38) survived the major plane crash which occurred moments after the Air India AI 171 plane took off from Ahmedabad Airport at around 1.30 PM on Thursday, June 12.
Air India confirmed that the passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 from the UK, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Rupani was among the people killed in the tragic Air India crash
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday announced that the company will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad.
He also said that the Tata Group will cover the medical expenses of those who were injured and ensure they receive full care and support.
