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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: PM Modi's statement on Air India tragedy, says it's 'heartbreaking beyond words'

DNA Thursday, 12 June 2025
After an Air India aircraft bound to London crashed outside the perimeter of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a statement expressed grief over the tragedy, calling it "heartbreaking beyond words".
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News video: Ahmedabad Plane Crash Breaking: 2 Among the 242 Passengers Reportedly Survive in India Plane Crash

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Breaking: Tragedy has struck in Ahmedabad as Air India Flight AI171, en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff with 242 people onboard. According to preliminary reports, there are Two survivors. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members,...

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