US President Donald Trump asked India to help all possible help
US President Donald Trump has expressed deep condolences over the tragic accident in Ahmedabad. He has described this accident as the most horrific accident in air accidents so far. Trump said during a press conference at the White House that, the accident is “one of the most frightening accidents in aerial history”. He added, “This was a terrible accident. I have told India that whatever we can do, India will do it immediately. India is a big and strong country, I am sure they will handle this situation, but we are ready to help us.” Trump also speculated that the accident could be due to the accident, as the aircraft was seen flying normally in the video of the accident and did not seem that there was an explosion in it.
Leaders around the world expressed grief
Not only Trump, but many global leaders mourned this tragedy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as “heartbroken” and assured all possible help for the affected. The British Prime Minister Kir Stmper termed the photos of the accident as “destructive”, while King Charles III of Britain expressed condolences to the afflicted families. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres also sent condolence messages.
Flight crashed only after a few minutes of takeoff
Let me tell you that on 12 June 2025, Air India flight crashed. The plane flew from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport. Air India flight AI171, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed only a few minutes after the takeoff. Out of 242 passengers and crew members, 241 people were killed in this horrific accident, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Only one passenger, Indian citizen of British origin, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, survived the accident. On this tragedy, US President Donald Trump expressed deep grief and offered all possible assistance to India.
5 MBBS student and a PG resident doctor also died in the accident
This flight AI171 of Air India left Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members. These included 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian citizens. B.J., 59 seconds of aircraft takeoff The hostel of the medical college crashed on the mess where more than 100 students were having lunch at that time. In this accident, people on the ground also killed, including at least five MBBS students and a PG Resident Doctor. After the accident, a large amount of smoke and flames appeared. The aircraft was filled with 1.25 lakh liters of fuel for a long flight in London. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the possibility of rescue due to high temperatures and fuel was negligible. Nevertheless, emergency services took immediate action and took 41 injured to the hospital.
Investigation and Boeing statement
India’s Aviation Crime Investigation Bureau of Investigation (AAIB) has started investigating the accident. The US National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) and the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch are also reaching India to assist in investigation. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed condolences that his company would cooperate fully in the investigation. This is the first time the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is completely destroyed, which raises questions on the safety and quality practices of Boeing again.
Air India and Tata Group response to accident
AI in a statement confirmed 241 deaths and informed about the treatment of the remaining passenger. The airline released a helpline number (1800 5691 444) for the families of the victims and started relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The Tata Group, who owns Air India, has announced a assistance amount of Rs 1 crore to the family of each deceased and the cost of treatment of the injured.
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