On June 12, Air India's Flight AI171, carrying 241 individuals, tragically crashed shortly after take-off bound for London Gatwick. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which included 12 flight crew and 230 passengers, went down 30 seconds into the flight, igniting a massive fireball upon impact with a hostel building. Of the passengers, 52 were British nationals, including residents from East Ham. The mayor of Newham expressed the community's grief, confirming local connections to the victims and committing to support those affected. One survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, remains a testament to the tragedy's impact.
The tragedy occurred shortly after 1.39pm (8.09am GMT) on June 12 on Air India's Flight AI171 bound for London Gatwick.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of Flight AI171, and we must grieve as a community.
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