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US President Donald Trump has offered full support to India following the deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 241 people. Calling the tragedy “terrible,” Trump said the US stands ready to help “immediately.” Only one survivor has been reported.
US President Donald Trump has extended condolences and offered assistance to India following a devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12), which left 241 dead and just one known survivor so far from among the 242 people on board.
In remarks to reporters, Trump called the incident “terrible” and said the United States stands ready to assist.
“The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them, anything we can do… we’ll be over there immediately,” the president said.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and Indian authorities have launched a high-level probe into the tragedy. Emergency services were rushed to the crash site shortly after the aircraft went down minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.
Global condolences pour in
Trump’s statement of support follows a wave of global condolences from world leaders who all expressed grief over the tragedy and solidarity with the people of India.
The devastating crash is being described as one of the worst air disasters in India’s history.
The aircraft was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, one Canadian, and 12 crew members when it went down shortly after takeoff.
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