'Is there anything that 2020 won't see?' - Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar and other cricketers react after Air India flight crashes while landing
The flight was about to land when the accident happened. After overshooting the runway, it broke into two pieces amidst bad weather.
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An Air India Express flight carrying more than 190 people skidded off the runway and split into two on Friday evening, leading to many deaths and injuries. The photos and videos of the debris started doing rounds on social media in no time as people condoled the loss of lives.
The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area around 7:40 pm during the landing at the Karipur Airport in Kozhikode, Kerala. According to reports, more than 30 passengers have been shifted to the hospital and over 11 people, including the pilot, have died in the incident.
Visuals of the accident broadcast by TV channels showed ambulances streaming into the airport started doing rounds on social media. Many individuals including India Prime Minister Narendra Modi rued the incident. “Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest,” he tweeted. Modi also spoke to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and assessed the situation.
Gautam Gambhir prayed that all passengers are evacuated safely
Many cricketers also tweeted about the incident and expressed their grief over the loss of lives. Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra and many other faces of the cricketing fraternity prayed for the passengers and the staff.
India stalwart Sachin Tendulkar also offered condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones in the incident. Irfan Pathan also condoled the incident while Gautam Gambhir prayed that all passengers are evacuated safely as soon as possible.
The flight was about to land when the accident happened. After overshooting the runway, it broke into two pieces amidst bad weather. The flight was a part of the Vande Bharat Mission, meant to bring home stranded people from other countries amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to reports, the pilot was formerly an Indian Air Force pilot who had 30 years of experience. The co-pilot is reportedly in critical condition. Luckily, the aircraft didn’t catch fire as it would’ve caused more damage to the passengers and the staff. Official confirmation of casualties or those injured is awaited and a helpline (0565463903) has been set up for families of passengers the flight.
Here’s how cricketers reacted:
Praying for the passengers and the staff on the #AirIndia flight in Kozhikode. Shocking news.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 7, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the family of the Pilot who lost his life during the accident & prayers for the ones injured in the Air India aircraft at #Kozhikode #AirIndiaExpress
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 7, 2020
Terrible to hear the tragic news of #AirIndia aircraft crash at Kozhikode.
My prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic incident 🙏— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) August 7, 2020
Terrible to hear the tragic news of #AirIndia aircraft crash at Kozhikode.
My prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic incident 🙏— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) August 7, 2020
Praying for the safety of everyone onboard the #AirIndia Express Aircraft that’s overshot the runway at Kozhikode Airport, Kerala.
Deepest condolences to the families who have lost their near ones in this tragic accident.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 7, 2020
Really sad news from Kozhikode. Praying for the passengers and staff on the Air India flight.
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 7, 2020
Shocking and very sad news. My prayers for safety of every one in the #AirIndiaExpress crash #Calicut Airport.
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— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 7, 2020
Terrible news coming from Kozhikode. Frightening visuals of the plane breaking apart. Hoping and praying that all passengers are evacuated safely as soon as possible!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 7, 2020
Kozhikode #flightcrash .. is there anything that this year won’t see?? 💔
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 7, 2020
With aircraft’s being grounded for months.. The safety is definitely a big concern. #Kerala #airindia
— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) August 7, 2020
International Flights have just started to operate and this Tragic incident has happened with the #AirIndiaExpress in Kerala. Prayers for everyone onboard. 🙏🏻
— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) August 7, 2020
Deeply pained to learn about tragic plane incident in Kerala. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. 🙏 #AirIndiaExpress #AirIndiaCrash #Kerala
— Sushma Verma (@ImSushVerma) August 8, 2020
My thoughts with the families of those affected by #KozhikodeAirCrash. The visuals from Kerala are heartbreaking. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured 🙏 #AirIndia
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 8, 2020
Saddened by the news of #KozhikodeAirCrash.
Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and prayers for a speedy recovery of those injured.— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) August 8, 2020
Absolutely gutted to hear about the Kozikode flight crash. Prayers for strength to those who have been deeply affected 💔🙏🏼
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) August 8, 2020
Terribly heartbreaking plane accident at #Kozikhode. Deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Prayers with all the injured for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) August 8, 2020
Prayers to the families who lost their loved ones in an horrific accident at #Kozhikode airport in #Kerala #2020worstyear #AirIndiaExpress
— Rahul Tripathi 🇮🇳 (@ImRTripathi) August 7, 2020
I feel very disturbed with current affairs. Beirut blast had so many innocent lives and now this AIR INDIA crash just took my sleep away. I just pray to god to bless the world.#currentaffairs #airindia #world #worldnews #god #coronavirus #beirut #airplane #innocent #TimesofIndia
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) August 7, 2020
Deeply saddened & hurt to hear about the @airindiain plane crash in Kerala. I hope there are minimum casualties & its less painful for the injured. #AirIndiaCrash #planecrash #Kerala
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 7, 2020
As if there isn’t enough tragedy in this year ✋🏻🙏🏻 …thoughts and prayers with those affected and their families #planecrash #KozhikodeAirCrash
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 7, 2020
So gutted to hear about the tragic plane crash in Kerala. My thoughts and prayers are with those injured & I hope they recover soon. May God give strength to the families who have lost their loved ones. 🙏
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) August 7, 2020
Sad news about #AirIndia condolences to effected families & best wishes for all injured to get well soon 🤲🏼🙏🏽
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) August 7, 2020
Saddened to hear the #AirIndia news.. Praying for all those affected by it 🙏
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 7, 2020
Very unfortunate event at Kozhikode. Visuals coming from the Karipur airport are disturbing. My thoughts and prayers are with the families onboard the flight. 🙏🏻
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 7, 2020
Saddened to learn of the Air India plane crash in Kerala state leading to loss of innocent lives. May Allah give strength to the bereaved families in their difficult hour.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 7, 2020
Shocked to hear about the aircraft accident in Kozhikode. Praying for those injured and my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of the ones who lost their lives. #Keralaaircrash
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) August 7, 2020
Shocking news of the Kozhikode flight crash. Prayers for the passengers and crew. 2020 please have mercy 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 7, 2020
Absolutely tragic incident in Kerala. I pray for a quick recovery of the injured passengers and my thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones.
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 7, 2020
Really sad to hear the devestating news coming of #Kerela. My thoughts and sympathies with all of the affected families and victims
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 7, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the people injured in the plane crash in Kerala. Condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. May they RIP.
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 7, 2020
Shocked by the news of the plane crash at Kozhikode. My prayers are with the people onboard. Wishing a speedy recovery to those who are injured. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Shubman Gill (@RealShubmanGill) August 7, 2020
Praying for those who have been affected by the aircraft accident in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives. 🙏🏼
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 7, 2020
Terrible news coming in from Kozhikode, Kerala. Prayers for all the people onboard IX 1344.
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) August 7, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives following the crashlanding of #AirIndiaExpress flight in Kozhikode. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 7, 2020
2 tragedies in Kerala today. First the landslide in Idukki district and now the #AirIndia flight that crashed in #Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends & families of those who tragically lost their lives. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Stay strong Kerala!
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 7, 2020
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