King Carlos III said he was “extremely surprised” on Thursday by the accident of an airplane that transported 242 people, including 53 British, just after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in India, in a message posted on social networks.
“Our particular prayers and our deepest sympathy accompany the families and friends of those who are affected by this terrible and tragic incident in so many countries, while waiting for news of their loved ones,” said the British sovereign.
“I would like to pay tribute to the heroic efforts of first aid and all who have made their help during these heartbreaking and traumatic moments.”
Not surviving
Air India Company aircraft in London crashed in a residential area this Thursday shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the northwest of India.
According to civil aviation, Air India flight 171 had embarked 230 passengers: 169 Indians, 53 British members, 7 Portuguese and a Canadian and twelve crew members.
“Apparently there is no survivor,” said the city chief of the city, GS Malik, to the AFP, who informed other victims on the disaster website. “We found 204 bodies and 41 people are ordered,” he said.
Source: BFM TV
