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The UK has established a reception centre in Ahmedabad to assist families of British victims from the Air India crash. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron met PM Modi to coordinate support efforts after the tragedy. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 people onboard. Only one passenger survived the devastating accident near Gujarat's airport.

Key Points: UK Opens Ahmedabad Centre for British Victims of Air India Crash

  • UK Reception Centre operational at Ummed Hotel near Ahmedabad airport
  • 53 British nationals among 242 passengers in fatal crash
  • Only one survivor reported from the Air India Dreamliner crash
  • British envoy met PM Modi to coordinate support efforts
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Air India Plane Crash: UK sets up Reception Centre in Ahmedabad to provide support to families of British nationals

UK sets up support centre in Ahmedabad for families of British nationals affected by the Air India plane crash near Gujarat airport.

"The UK and India are working together to establish the facts. We stand ready to support the families and friends of affected British Nationals. – Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner"

Ahmedabad, June 14

The British High Commission in India has set up a reception centre in the Ummed Hotel near Ahmedabad airport to provide support and advice for the families and friends of British nationals following the Air India plane crash in Gujarat.

According to the statement, the UK Reception Centre will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm every day, starting from today.

In a post on X, the British High Commission in India stated, "The UK has set up a Reception Centre in the Ummed Hotel to provide support and advice for the families and friends of British nationals following the plane crash on 12 June. The UK Reception Centre, near Ahmedabad airport, will be open from 0900 to 2100 every day, starting today."

https://x.com/UKinIndia/status/1933801409801056726

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers crashed in Meghaninagar area shortly after it took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.

Only one person out of the 242 people on board survived the crash. As per Air India, the passengers comprised 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals.

On Friday, British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared condolences over the plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport. She stated that the UK and India are working together to establish facts and expressed readiness to support the families and friends of impacted British nationals.

In a post on X, Cameron stated, "I met with Prime Minister @narendramodi this morning. We shared condolences in the face of this tragic accident, and I offered my thanks for the work of tireless first responders here in Ahmedabad. The UK and India are working together to establish the facts. We stand ready to support the families and friends of affected British Nationals - please consult our Travel Advice for updates and contact us on the 24/7 consular helpline."

As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1:39 pm (IST) from runway 23. It gave a mayday Call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC.

Aircraft immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen emanating from the accident site, said the official.

- ANI

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Rajesh P.
This is such a heartbreaking tragedy. My prayers are with all the families affected. Good to see UK and India working together in this difficult time. Hope the investigation reveals what went wrong so such accidents can be prevented in future. 🙏
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Sunita M.
The UK setting up this reception center shows good coordination between nations during crises. But I hope our own government is also providing equal support to Indian families affected. The survivor must be going through unimaginable trauma - hope they get proper counseling.
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Amit K.
Very sad news indeed. The black smoke mentioned suggests possible fire before crash? Need thorough investigation. Safety standards must be reviewed for all airlines operating in India. Jai Hind!
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Priya N.
As someone who frequently flies Air India, this news has shaken me. The airline needs to reassure passengers about safety measures. Also wondering why only one survivor? Were seat belts not fastened properly after takeoff? So many questions...
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Vikram S.
The mayday call indicates pilots knew something was wrong. Salute to their efforts to save lives till the last moment. Hope the black box reveals what happened. This tragedy affects all of humanity, not just Indians or British.
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Meena R.
While international cooperation is good, I hope our media gives equal coverage to Indian victims' families too. Often foreign nationals get more attention in such cases. Every life lost is equally precious.

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