Ace Breaking News – Air India crashed horror as details of first passengers on board doomed flight emerge
The passenger list included 217 adults and 11 children, according to Air India.
The Air India flight that crashed shortly after take-off was carrying 53 Britons, according to the company. The plane had 242 people on board, when it went down minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.
The passenger list included 217 adults and 11 children. These included 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. The flight was en route to London Gatwick, when disaster struck.
In a statement, Air India confirmed details of the crash of flight AI171.
They said the injured were being taken to the nearest hospitals for treatment.
“We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information,” they added.
“Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.”
The Foreign Office said it was working closely with Indian authorities to establish the facts.
They said: “”We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad,” the statement said.
“The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved.”
Britons who have concerns may call 0207 008 5000, the foreign office added.
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