Air India has confirmed the death of 241 people after one of its passenger planes crashed on its way to London. Only one person survived the accident and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed under yet-to-be-determined circumstances. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the world.
The airline said in an official statement that search and rescue teams rushed to the crash site, but only one person was found alive. The survivor’s condition is being closely monitored by medical officials.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. Aviation experts and safety agencies are expected to examine flight data and black box recordings to determine what went wrong.
This is one of the deadliest air disasters in recent years and has left families and nations mourning.
The Nigerian government has not yet confirmed if any of its citizens were on board.
