Air India Express plane crash Dubai-Kozhikode Flight Splits In Two In Kerala 14 dead, 123 injured and 15 seriously
14 dead, 123 injured and 15 seriously hurt in Kozhikode plane crash incident at Karipur Airport, reports ANI quoting Malappuram SP
The Air India Express aircraft flew on the runway with 184 people from Dubai while landing at Kozhikode in Kerala on Friday. The rescue operation is on. The first images from the site revealed that the aircraft had completely broken down with debris on and off the runway.
The incident took place at around 7:40 pm amid heavy rainfall in the area.
Rescue operations are under way, with emergency services at the scene.
At least two people, including the pilot, have died, the news has been told.
Several passengers are injured, a spokesman for the airline said.
The airline said there were 184 passengers - including 10 children and seven crew members, of which two were pilots - on board flight IX-1344 when it crashed at Calicut, also known as Kozhikode.
Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are being rushed to Karipur Airport for search & rescue ops: NDRF director General SN Pradhan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: Have instructed police and fire force to take urgent action in the wake of the plane crash at the Kozhikode International airport (CCJ) in Karipur. Have also directed the officials to make necessary arrangements for rescue and medical support
Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Distressed to learn about the tragic accident of Air India Express plane in Kozhikode, Kerala. The NDRF has been instructed to reach the spot as soon as possible and help in the rescue work.
Flight number IX 1344 of Dubai to Calicut halted on the runway. We will keep you updated when we receive further updates. Our Helpline - 056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575: Consulate General of India, Dubai
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan about the Karipur plane crash over the phone. The CM has informed the PM that a team of Kozhikode and Malappuram district collectors and officials including IG Ashok Yadav have been taken to the airport and are participating in the rescue operation: Kerala CMO
"Pained", Tweets PM Modi, Speaks To Kerala CM
"Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi Ji regarding the situation. Authorities are at the spot, providing all assistance to the affected," PM Modi tweeted.
14 dead, 123 injured and 15 seriously hurt in Kozhikode plane crash incident at Karipur Airport, reports ANI quoting Malappuram SP
