Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:43pm on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday India Global
After the Air India Flight AI171 crash, the Indian High Commission in London shared an emergency helpline for families of passengers. Next of kin can call 07768765035 for urgent visa help to travel to India. The number is only for emergency visa-related queries. For other details, families should contact Air India at 1800 5691 444 or India’s Civil Aviation Ministry at 011-24610843 and 09650391859. Officials have asked the media not to use the helpline. Updates will be shared on official social media pages. The flight, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. No survivors are expected. (PC: NDTV, Reuters, AP)
