PM Modi, other leaders condole loss of lives in Kerala plane crash tragedy

Prime Minster Narendra Modi spoke to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan over the tragedy at the Calicut airport as an Air India Express flight from Dubai overshot the runway and fell off into the valley, splitting into two.

The Prime Minister condoled the loss of lives in the plane crash. “Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi Ji regarding the situation. Authorities are at the spot, providing all assistance to the affected,” the PM tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind said that he spoke to the Kerala Governor and his thoughts and prayers are with affected passengers, crew members and their families.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also condoled the loss of lives in the plane crash.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh also expressed shock over the news. He tweeted,”Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight.”

“In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he was deeply distressed to hear the tragic news about the Air India Express flight crash.

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said, “It is shocking that the Air India Express flight skidded on the runway and was severely damaged while landing in Kozhikode killing two people, including the pilot.”

In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa also expressed shock over the accident.

In his message, he said, “Shocked to hear about Air India Express plane skidding off the runway at Kozhikode airport. My thoughts are with the passengers, crew and their loved ones.”





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