Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:54am on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday India
Air India flight AI171, heading to London Gatwick with 242 onboard, crashed near Ahmedabad’s Meghaninagar area on June 12, killing at least 133. The Boeing 787 issued a “Mayday” call shortly after takeoff but lost contact. PM Modi called the tragedy “heartbreaking beyond words,” while UK PM Keir Starmer called it “devastating,” as 53 Britons were on board. CISF, fire, and emergency teams are leading rescue operations. A green corridor has been set up for medical response. Air India’s chairman expressed “profound sorrow,” and a helpline (1800 5691 444) is active for families. Civil Aviation Minister Naidu is en route. (PC: X)
