# India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed a significant loss of life in the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it a very tragic accident, noting 242 people were onboard, including 11 children. One-hundred-and-69 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian passengers were in board to London. Jaiswal said rescue efforts are ongoing, stating that some locals may have also died as the plane crashed into a doctors’ hostel. Exact figures on casualties are being ascertained.
India to ascertain exact figures on casualties in Ahmedabad air crash