Donald Trump has expressed his condolences over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. During a White House press conference on Thursday, the president called the accident “one of the worst in aviation history.” The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 passengers, including crew members.
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“We saw the plane, it looked like it was flying pretty well, it didn’t look like there was an explosion, just looked like the engines maybe lost power,” Trump told reporters. “It’s a big country, a strong country, and they’ll handle it, I’m sure, but I let them know that anything we can do will be over there immediately.”
Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes near Ahmedabad Airport
A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was due to land at London Gatwick Airport. However, it crashed in a fireball just minutes after takeoff. Among those onboard were 169 Indians, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.
“There appears to be no survivor in the crash,” city police commissioner GS Malik told AP, adding, “Since the plane has fallen on an area which was residential and had some offices, there are more casualties as well.” Over 100 bodies have been brought to a local hospital in the city so far.
{{/usCountry}}“There appears to be no survivor in the crash,” city police commissioner GS Malik told AP, adding, “Since the plane has fallen on an area which was residential and had some offices, there are more casualties as well.” Over 100 bodies have been brought to a local hospital in the city so far.
{{/usCountry}}In addition to Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his “thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also addressed the tragedy in a statement shared on X that reads:
“Devastated to learn of the crash of a London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad, carrying 242 passengers — including one Canadian. My thoughts are with the loved ones of everyone on board.”