New Delhi, June 12 -- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday expressed deep condolences over the tragic crash of an Air India flight in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

The London-bound aircraft, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

"What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people. We extend our deepest condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones," Jaiswal said during a media briefing.

He said that several foreign nationals were onboard the flight and said further updates would be shared by relevant departments.

"There are, I understand, several foreigners also. Those updates you will receive f...