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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: India captain Rohit Sharma and sports fraternity on Thursday expressed shock at the crash of the London-bound Air India flight and extended heartfelt condolences to the family members of passengers on the ill-fated flight.

A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a residential area moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. Many people are afraid of being killed. 

There were 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals onboard the ill-fated Air India flight.

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"Really sad and disturbing news from Ahmedabad. Prayers for all the lives lost and their families,” Rohit wrote on his Instagram story.

Former India captain Virat Kohli also expressed his heartfelt condolences and wrote on his Instagram story, "Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Praying for all those affected and thoughts with their families."

 

 

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also shared her condolences and wrote on her X account, “Deeply saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London today, 12 June 2025. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all 242 souls on board. May love surround every grieving heart and strength find those left behind."

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India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya wrote, "Heartbreaking to hear about the crash in Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength to the families of those affected."

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who currently gearing up for the England Test series said, "What happened today in Ahmedabad is extremely tragic and has left me very sad. Life is so precious. My heart goes out to all the families affected by the incident. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may the Almighty provide strength to families, friends, and loved ones in this difficult moment.”

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