Sports personalities mourn the loss of lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash that happened yesterday afternoon. The Air India flight AI171 took off with 232 passengers and 10 crew members from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Airport, and minutes after takeoff, it crashed into a Medical hostel near the airport. The crash claimed 241 lives. Miraculously, one passenger who was going to England survived the crash and came out walking, though he got injuries to his chest and face, but nothing fatal happened to the Indian-born British national as per the reports, the total casualties in the fatal crash is around 265.
The entire nation is in disbelief about the tragic incident. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and other notable sports figures expressed their sorrow and grief and showed support to the families of the deceased. Here’s what the former Indian captain posted on his Instagram handle.
“Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Prayers for all those affected and thoughts with their families.”
Virat Kohli posted
“Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Prayers for all those affected and thoughts with their families.”
Rohit Sharma wrote
Just after takeoff, the pilot called “A Mayday,” a distress signal recognized globally as an emergency call. After that, the plane crashed, erupting into a fireball. The British government showed support to the Indian government and offered help if needed. Here is what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after the tragic incident.
“The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time,”
UK Prime minister said
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