Goa, June 14 -- Air India has announced an interim compensation of Rs.25 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives, as well as the sole survivor of the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash. This payment comes in addition to the Rs.1 crore compensation already declared by the airline's parent company, Tata Sons.

The tragic incident involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed in the Meghaninagar area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday afternoon. A total of 270 people were killed, including 241 passengers, 12 crew members, and at least 17 people on the ground.

Air India stated that the Rs.25 lakh payout-approximately £21,000-is intended to provide urgent financial relief while long...