N. Chandrasekaran says Tata Group will give ₹1 crore to families of Air India crash victims, cover medical costs for injured

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said today said that the Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in the air crash today. In a statement short while ago, Chandrasekaran also said the group will cover the medical expenses of those injured in the crash.

At 1:39 pm today, London bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport.

“Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the B J Medical's hostel. We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time,” Chandrasekaran said in the statement. 

“We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured,” he added.

Earlier, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson issued a video statement. “I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event. This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones,” Wilson said.

The ill-fated flight had 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national on the flight.

Wilson did not disclose the number of casualties. “Injured passengers have been taken by local authorities to the nearest hospitals. We are actively working with the authorities on all emergency response efforts,” Wilson added.