New Delhi, June 12 -- Condolences are pouring in from across the world after a London-bound Air India aircraft carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat on Thursday.

President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, extended his condolences and said that Maldives stands in solidarity with India during this difficult time.

"I express profound sadness at the tragic crash of @airindia flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad. At this difficult time, the government and people of #Maldives stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of India."

Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, also extended his condolences over the plane accident.

"Deeply saddened to hear about the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad,...