Sri Lanka has expressed condolences to the bereaved family members of the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad this afternoon.
At least 133 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport, according several Indian media outlets.
The incident took place when the Air India flight, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, was taking off for London at 1.17 PM.
In a post on ‘X’, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of many lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
“Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of the victims of this tragic incident”, the Foreign Ministry added.
Meanwhile, the Indian Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has expressed sadness over the plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Reacting to the incident, Modi, in a post on his X account, sympathized with everyone affected and vowed to assist those affected.
“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us.
“It is heartbreaking beyond words,” Modi said.
The Indian Prime Minister also revealed that he has been in touch with Indian authorities, including Ministers who he said are working to assist those affected.
