Priyanka Chopra mourns tragic Air India crash, prays for grieving families

Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Pic/AFP

Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas expressed grief over the tragic Air India Dreamliner incident, which is being described as one of the worst aviation disasters in Indian history.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, plunged into a residential complex near BJ Medical College, killing 241 people on board.

Priyanka took to Instagram stories, where she extended her condolences to the families of the victims and said that she is "praying for everyone" affected.

The actress wrote: "So so sad. Praying everyone affected and the families facing unimaginable loss in the Air India tragedy."

The ill-fated flight had 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and two pilots. According to officials, only one person, a British national of Indian origin seated in 11A, survived the crash and is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The aircraft took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 p.m. (IST) on Thursday before losing control moments later and crashing into a densely populated area, igniting a massive blaze and triggering emergency response teams across the city.

Air India confirmed the accident in an official statement on X: "UPDATE: Air India confirms that flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025, was involved in an accident. The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off. We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital."

The airline also shared the nationality breakdown of passengers: 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.

Domestic callers can reach the support team at 1800 5691 444, while international callers are advised to dial +91 8062779200.

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