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Ahmedabad horror: London-bound Air India plane with 52 British nationals crashes; UK PM Keir Starmer calls it ‘devastating’

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 June 2025
Following the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his condolences, stating his thoughts are with the passengers and their families during this distressing time. The London-bound flight carried 52 British nationals.
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