Is Priyanka Chopra Jonas Grieving Over the Air India Dreamliner Tragedy?

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Key Takeaways
- The Air India Dreamliner crash is one of the worst aviation disasters in India's history.
- Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has publicly expressed her condolences.
- Only one individual survived the crash.
- The aircraft lost control shortly after takeoff.
- The incident highlights the need for improved aviation safety measures.
Mumbai, June 13 (NationPress) Renowned global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has publicly expressed her sorrow regarding the devastating Air India Dreamliner accident, which is being recognized as one of the most catastrophic aviation tragedies in Indian history.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner tragically crashed shortly after it took off on Thursday afternoon. This aircraft was operating as Flight AI-171, traveling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, when it went down into a residential area adjacent to BJ Medical College, resulting in the loss of 241 lives among those on board.
In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram stories, Priyanka offered her condolences to the bereaved families, stating that she is “praying for everyone” affected by this calamity.
The actress poignantly remarked: “So incredibly sad. My prayers are with everyone impacted and the families enduring this unimaginable loss in the Air India tragedy.”
The ill-fated flight was carrying 230 passengers, along with 10 cabin crew members and 2 pilots. Official reports indicate that only one individual, a British national of Indian descent seated in 11A, survived the crash and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital.
The aircraft took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 p.m. (IST) on Thursday but lost control moments later, crashing into a densely populated vicinity, which ignited a massive inferno and prompted an emergency response across the city.
Air India confirmed the tragic incident in an official statement on X: “UPDATE: Air India has confirmed that flight AI171, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025, has been involved in an accident. The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off. We regret to inform that, of the 242 individuals on board, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is currently hospitalized.”
The airline also disclosed the nationality distribution of the passengers: 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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