Ahmedabad plane crash updates: 241 dead, only 1 survivor; efforts on to recover black box

LOP Edappadi K Palaniswami on Ahmedabad flight crash

"Deeply shocked to hear the news that an Air India flight from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bound for London with 242 passengers and crew members, crashed and broke apart near a residential area close to the airport at around 1:17 PM due to a technical malfunction. I pray to the Almighty for the swift and complete recovery of all those who have been injured in the accident." Edappadi K Palaniswami said in a statement.

'Air India is organizing two relief flights, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, to Ahmedabad for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff. Next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444. Additionally, those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200, tweets Air India.

The Indian Embassy in Portugal has issued a helpline number +351 911 991 939 to assist affected families.

Puducherry CM Rangasamy expresses shock

Chief Minister of Puducherry N Rangasamy expressed deep shock and sorrow over the Air India plane crash. In a message the Chief Minister said, "I am really shocked and taken aback on seeing the tragedy, I also pray for speedy recovery of those injured."

BJP MP Sambit Patra tweets, "The news of the tragic demise of former Chief Minister of Gujarat and senior member of the BJP family, Vijay Rupani ji, in the unfortunate plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely painful and heart-wrenching. His departure is an irreparable loss not only for Gujarat but for the entire Indian politics."

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"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 and Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the site of Ahmedabad plane crash.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also with him.

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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu takes stck of the situation at the Air India plane crash site.

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