Shock and mourning worldwide air tragedy which occurred in the city of Ahmedabad, India, with dozens of dead and open questions about the causes of the accident. The tragic incident occurred shortly after taking off her aircraft Air indiaBoeing 787 Dreamliner, during the EI172 flight to London. The last word heard from the cockpit was *”Mayday” *, confirming the seriousness of the situation.
According to Air India’s official announcement, 241 people They were killed, while journalistic sources raise the number of dead even to 290. These differences are related to the ongoing DNA analysis process, which keeps the victims’ relatives anxious.
International emotion for the only survivor
Particular emotion is the case of the only survivor, who was sitting at 11A. THE interior minister of India, Amy Sah, hastened to visit the injured in the hospital, symbolizing the importance given to the case.
Among the passengers there were citizens from India, Great Britain, Canada and Portugal, while the crew numbered twelve members.
Criminal activity is excluded
Speaking to Tagesschau24, German expert Andreas Spethet noted that although evidence of causes remain incomplete, the possibility of terrorist or other criminal activity behind the crash may be ruled out. *”No signs of attack”*, he emphasized.
Condolences and global support
The tragedy encountered a direct reaction from leaders around the world, with condolences to the Prime Minister of India Narenda Monty and to the families of the victims. German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz underlined: “We also mourn with the families of the victims”. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke of deep sadness, while Britain Prime Minister Kir Starmer, as well as King Charles, said their shock and informed about assistance to India.
The first accident in Dreamliner causes chain reactions
It is worth noting that this is the first fatal air crash with Boeing 787 Dreamlineraccording to the manufacturer, which caused a vertical decline in Boeing’s share. The company has been under the microscope again in recent years due to 737 max aircraft in 2018 and 2019, as Deutsche Welle reports.
Source :Skai
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