An armed attack on a school in Izhevsk, the capital of Russia’s Udmurtia Republic, killed 13 people. Teachers and school personnel are among those killed, according to Russian officials. After a brief clash with the attacker, the police officers found the gunman’s body. The attacker committed suicide, according to the preliminary determinations.
Ambulances transported the injured to hospitals.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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