UN Chief Expresses Deep Regret Over Air India Crash Tragedy in Ahmedabad

UN Secretary-General's Condolences

United Nations: Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN, has conveyed his sincere condolences to the families affected by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, as stated by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq.

Guterres expressed profound sorrow regarding the incident that occurred on June 12, which resulted in the deaths of over 200 individuals on board, along with casualties and injuries at the BJ Medical College hostel that was impacted during the crash.

He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the victims' families, the Indian government, and all nations whose citizens were involved in this disaster, wishing for a quick recovery for those injured.

The Boeing Dreamliner, which was en route to Gatwick Airport near London, tragically crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad Airport.

The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, with reports indicating at least one survivor from the incident.

Additionally, at least five individuals lost their lives on the ground when the plane struck a medical college campus.

The aircraft had sent out a distress signal just before it began to descend rapidly, and investigators are currently focused on recovering the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, commonly referred to as black boxes, to piece together the final moments of the flight.

Indian Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who promptly arrived at the crash site from Vijayawada, confirmed that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will lead the investigation.