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Add as preferred source on GoogleKing Charles expressed deep shock over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which involved 53 Britons. He praised emergency services for their heroic efforts.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's King Charles said on Thursday he was desperately shocked by the Air India plane crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, with passengers including 53 Britons and one Canadian.
"My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning," the monarch said in a statement.
"Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones.
"I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time."
(Reporting by Michael Holden;Editing by Catarina Demony)
King Charles expressed that he was 'desperately shocked' by the tragic events in Ahmedabad.
The crash involved passengers including 53 Britons.
He extended his special prayers and deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those affected by the incident.
He paid tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help during this traumatic time.
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