Air India crash families offered money by airline hours after tragedy
Air India crash families offered money by airline hours after tragedy
The passengers on board included 53 Britons
Locals and emergency workers near some of the debris
(Image: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki )
Tata Sons, which owns Air India, will offer around £86,000 to the families of each person who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, the company said. It also said it would also cover the medical expenses of those injured.
In a statement posted on X, the company said: 'We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured. Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy.
'We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the B J Medical's hostel. We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time.'
It comes as Campbell Wilson, the chief executive of Air India, has expressed his 'deep sorrow' after the London-bound plane crashed.
He said in a video statement posted on X: 'I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event.
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'This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones.'
Air India said the flight was departing from Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday lunchtime, local time, with 242 people on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline also said 169 passengers were Indian nationals, 53 were British, seven were Portuguese and one was Canadian.
Search and rescue teams at the scene
(Image: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki )
UK officials are being deployed to India to support the investigation.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said: 'The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has formally offered its assistance to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, India.
'In addition, the UK AAIB will have expert status in the Indian safety investigation. This is in accordance with Icao annex 13 because UK citizens were on board the aircraft.
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'We are deploying a multidisciplinary investigation team to India to support the Indian-led investigation. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic accident.'
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