US, UK, France, Russia Mourn Loss After Air India Plane Crashes In Ahmedabad

Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 16:01 IST

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: World leaders and diplomatic missions from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom and France expressed deep condolences.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Rescuers work at the site of an airplane that crashed in Ahmedabad. (Image Credit: AP)

A London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, triggering a wave of shock and sorrow across the globe. World leaders and diplomatic missions from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom and France expressed deep condolences and solidarity with India in the wake of the tragedy.

Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM en route to London Gatwick but was involved in a catastrophic incident minutes after takeoff. On board were 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian, and the remaining passengers were Indian citizens.

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov described the news as “heartbreaking," writing on X (formerly Twitter), “My heartfelt sympathy to the families and near ones of the victims and to all Indian people and the Government of India over this tragic major catastrophe!"

French Ambassador Thierry Mathou echoed the sentiment, saying, “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."

The US Consulate in Mumbai acknowledged the crash and advised American citizens in the region to check in with loved ones: “We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad today, June 12, 2025… If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities."

The UK Embassy confirmed that the flight was headed for London and added, “We are working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. Our thoughts are with all those affected."

What We Know So Far

Air India has not yet disclosed the number of casualties but stated that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals. The nature of the crash remains under investigation. Emergency response teams are at the site, and the Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a formal inquiry.

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