A devastating Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad has elicited profound reactions from global leaders, including UK PM Keir Starmer and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, as they express their condolences for the victims and their families.

A London-bound Air India Boeing Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers, including nationals from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada, crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, prompting heartfelt condolences from global leaders.

The pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after takeoff. The flight crashed near near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

Air India Flight 171 goes down in Ahmedabad, Boeing stock plunges 7% as safety fears explode: Air India flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad shocked the world as a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 people onboard went down shortly after takeoff on June 12,