Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India activates emergency centre, deploys support teams for families, says Chairman
Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed on Thursday. Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stated the airline's priority is supporting affected families. They are also assisting emergency response teams. Air India has established an emergency center. Dedicated support teams are helping families seeking information. Updates will be provided as verified details emerge.
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Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on Thursday, Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the airline has set up an emergency centre and deployed dedicated support teams to help families seeking information. Chandrasekaran said updates will be provided as more verified details emerge.In a post on social media platform X, Chairman of the Tata-owned airline further said that the airline's immediate priority is supporting affected families and assisting emergency response teams on the ground.'At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families,' Chandrasekaran said in a statement issued hours after the incident. 'We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted.'Chandrasekaran also informated that updates will be provided as more verified details emerge.The chairman confirmed the airline's deep sorrow over the incident. 'With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.'The aircraft reportedly caught fire shortly after take-off at 1:17 pm, and fire tenders were dispatched to douse the blaze. The full extent of the damage and casualties is yet to be officially confirmed.
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