Mumbai, June 12 -- Former Union Minister of State (MoS) of Civil Aviation, Praful Patel, said on Thursday that the crash incident of Air India flight is a "very surprising" thing as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a very technologically advanced aircraft.

Speaking to ANI, Patel emphasised that only an investigation will reveal the facts behind the incident.

"It is a very tragic and a very sad day. We are all very concerned and worried that such an accident has taken place. Our condolences to the victims and their families. I hope for the speedy recovery if there are any survivors...This accident - how and why it took place- is a very surprising thing because the 787 Dreamliner is a very technically advanced aircraft. There are thousands of...