Air India Crash Kills 241 Near Ahmedabad

Following the tragic Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad that claimed the lives of 241 out of 242 people onboard, including eight individuals on the ground, celebrities Tom Fletcher and Mark Wright issued public apologies for insensitive social media posts about air travel made on the same day. Tom Fletcher deleted his Instagram story about planes and expressed remorse upon learning about the disaster, stating he would not have posted had he known earlier and extended his sympathies to victims and their families. Mark Wright also removed a scheduled Instagram post complaining about legroom on a flight, explaining it was set in advance and apologized for any offense caused, emphasizing his heartfelt condolences. Both celebrities faced criticism for their posts, which coincidentally appeared on the day of the crash, leading to swift corrective actions and public apologies. The crash involved Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London-Gatwick, with a single British survivor miraculously escaping the wreckage. The incident has drawn widespread attention and condolences, including from political figures such as Sir Keir Starmer.