New Delhi, June 12 -- Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday extended condolences to the victims and their families after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

In a post on X, HD Deve Gowda said, "The plane crash in Ahmedabad is a terrible tragedy. Deeply shocked and saddened. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who were on the Air India flight. May God help us."

Air India confirmed that flight AI171, which was destined for Gatwick in London, was involved in an accident after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy wished for the speedy recovery of those who were involved in the crash incid...