An Air India Express Boeing 737 crashed at the Calicut airport in the southern state of Kerala, killing at least 16 people, officials told the BBC. The plane took off from Dubai, carrying passengers back to India who had been stranded during the coronavirus pandemic. There were 84 passengers and 7 crew members aboard. The plane was evacuated and those injured were taken to hospitals.
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What they said about the accident
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.
My heart goes out to the crew and passengers of the Air India plane that has crashed in Calicut and to their families. Our prayers are with you at this tragic and painful moment.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 7, 2020
My heart goes out to the passengers and crew members onboard the #AirIndia flight. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones. Thoughts and prayers.
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