Ahmedabad: Air India has confirmed on Friday that 241 people on board its London-bound flight were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ahmedabad airport. The tragic incident has left the world in shock as the airline mourns the loss of passengers and crew members.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 13:39 local time (08:09 GMT) and was scheduled to arrive at London's Gatwick Airport at 18:25 BST. The flight had 242 passengers and crew members on board. Among them, only one passenger, a British national, survived the crash. Tragically, 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, one Canadian national, and 12 crew members lost their lives in the horrific accident.
Air India, in its statement, extended condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized that its efforts are now concentrated on addressing the needs of all those affected by the disaster, including the families and loved ones of the deceased.