In a social media post, Modi stated that the country is devastated due to the tragedy, which caused the loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner.

The chief minister also spoke with the sole survivor of the plane crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British citizen of Indian origin, who is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

Modi later visited the site of the plane crash and said that the scene of devastation is saddening.

The Prime Minister met with officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath of the crash.

The Boeing 787-8 crashed Thursday, claiming the lives of 241 people, including the 12 crew members on board.

The plane, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a residential complex near the Medical College immediately after take-off from the airport.

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