The tragic crash of an Air India flight shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London, claimed the lives of all 240 passengers and crew on board, including Canadian dentist Nirali Sureshkumar Patel. Her husband confirmed her presence on the flight, expressing his devastation. Leaders like Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their condolences. The flight had a diverse passenger list, including individuals from Canada, Britain, and Portugal, illustrating the international ramifications of the incident.
"That was my wife," he said. "I am not in a state to speak right now."
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "devastated" to learn of the crash and was receiving regular updates on the situation, confirming one Canadian was on the flight.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the crash "heartbreaking beyond words."
A statement from King Charles said that he and Queen Camilla are "desperately shocked by the terrible events."
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