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Keir Starmer reacts to ‘devastating’ Air India tragedy

Keir Starmer devastated after Air India flight crashes with 53 British nationals onboard
  • A deadly Air India crash at Ahmedabad airport has claimed nearly 300 lives, including 52 British nationals.
  • The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, 12 June, exploding into a fireball.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his devastation and offered condolences on behalf of the country.
  • Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, is the sole survivor of the disaster and is receiving hospital treatment.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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