Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:59pm on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday India Global
The UK Royal Family expressed deep condolences following the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed hundreds of lives. In a heartfelt message, King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were “desperately shocked” by the tragedy. "Our special prayers and deepest sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected across so many nations," he stated. The King also praised the "heroic efforts" of emergency services and those providing aid. The London-bound flight carried passengers from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada when it crashed shortly after takeoff. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing. (PC: X)