A devastating plane crash has shaken the world. An Air India flight, AI 171, crashed into a hotel in Ahmedabad, India, after taking off. The plane was headed to London.
No Thai citizens were on board, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
The flight had 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Most of the passengers were Indian, with 53 from the UK, 7 from Portugal, and 1 from Canada.
Rescue efforts are underway. So far, 204 bodies have been found. It’s not clear how many were on the plane and how many were people on the ground. At least one person survived – a British man who was sitting in seat 11A.
The cause of the crash is still unknown. An investigation is underway.
Aftermath of the crash
The crash site is a mess. Debris is scattered everywhere. Emergency workers are working to rescue anyone who may still be alive.
The hotel that the plane crashed into was mostly empty. It was a hotel for doctors and medical staff.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation closely. They are working with the Indian government to get more information.
Reaction from around the world
Leaders from around the world have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. The international community is in shock over the crash.
The investigation into the crash will be thorough. It will look at all possible causes, including mechanical failure and human error.
For now, the focus is on supporting the families of the victims and finding out what happened.
Source: bbc