UK PM Keir Starmer Calls Ahmedabad Plane Crash ‘Devastating’; Says His Thoughts Are With Passengers

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday expressed grief over the Ahmedabad plane crash and extended prayers for the victims.

The UK Prime Minister posted on X, “The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.”

The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.

I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025

The UK government said, “We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved. British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008 5000”

We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved. British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008… pic.twitter.com/x2RLCTotDg

— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has expressed sadness over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and said that Britain is working with local authorities in India to establish the facts and provide support. Lammy stated that his thoughts were with those affected by the plane crash.

The Air India flight Al171, carrying 242 passengers, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The flight en route from Ahmedabad to London.

In a statement shared on X, Lammy stated, “Deeply saddened by news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support.”

Deeply saddened by news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.

My thoughts are with all those affected. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support.

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 12, 2025

PM Narendra Modi wrote on X, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”

The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025

Reacting to the incident, Union home minister Amit Shah said it was pain beyond words. Amit Shah posted on X, “Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, to assess the situation.”

Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to assess the…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 12, 2025