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In a tragic development, Air India has confirmed the nationalities of those on board the flight that crashed earlier today. The airline stated that the ill-fated aircraft was carrying a total of 230 passengers and crew members when it went down during what was reported as a routine international flight.
According to the official statement released by Air India, the breakdown of nationalities includes 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian passenger. The airline has yet to confirm the number of survivors, and rescue operations are still underway at the crash site.
The crash, which occurred under yet-undisclosed circumstances, has sent shockwaves across the globe, prompting swift responses from international authorities. Emergency services were dispatched immediately, and both local and international rescue teams are working around the clock to search for survivors and recover the remains of those who tragically lost their lives.
Family members and loved ones of those on board have begun gathering at various airports, awaiting news. Air India has set up emergency response centers and helplines to provide assistance and information to relatives affected by the incident. Counseling services are also being offered to those coping with the traumatic news.
Government officials in India and the respective countries of the foreign nationals involved have expressed their condolences and pledged full cooperation in the ongoing investigation. India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to lead the inquiry, working alongside international aviation experts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his sympathies via social media, saying, “Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the Air India crash. Prayers for the families of the victims and swift recovery for the injured.”
This tragedy marks one of the most severe aviation incidents involving Air India in recent years. As more details emerge, the world waits anxiously for answers—and for hope that some lives may yet be saved in the aftermath.
Further updates will follow as the situation develops.
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