Ahmedabad plane crash: Reactions pour in from around the world

Reactions are now pouring in from around the world following the deadly plane crash in India. Air India said the flight AI171 was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft read more
Emergency personnel work at the crash site of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025, in this still image taken from video. Source: ANI
Air India on Thursday (June 12) confirmed that flight AI171 bound to Gatwick in London, was involved in an accident after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
'Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident,' the Airline said
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The aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter immediately after departure from Runway 23. Thick plumes of smoke could be seen at the accident spot as emergency crews reached the spot.
Meanwhile, reactions are now pouring in from around the world following the deadly plane crash in India.
France
Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, issued a statement, saying France was 'saddened' by the reports of plane crash.
'France is deeply saddened by reports of a plane crash in #Ahmedabad. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. We express our full solidarity at this difficult time."
France is deeply saddened by reports of a plane crash in #Ahmedabad.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
We express our full solidarity at this difficult time. — Thierry Mathou (@thierry_mathou) June 12, 2025
UK
UK PM Keir Starmer called the incident 'devastating'.
'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.'
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. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025
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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a statement.
'Deeply saddened by news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support,' he wrote on X.
Deeply saddened by news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.
My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support. — David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 12, 2025
The UK high commission also issued a statement, saying it was in touch with local authorities to establish facts.
'We are aware that a flight from Ahmedabad to London has crashed near Ahmedabad airport. We are working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. Our thoughts are with all those affected'
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We are aware that a flight from Ahmedabad to London has crashed near Ahmedabad airport.
We are working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. Our thoughts are with all those affected.https://t.co/F4EhI9H9Qx — UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 (@UKinIndia) June 12, 2025
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