At least 75 people have died after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded, Cap-Haitien Deputy Mayor Patrick Almonor reported. It was stated that field hospitals will be established as no room left in hospitals. Prime Minister Ariel Henry traveled to Cap-Haitien to inspect the site of the tanker explosion. Henry announced that he was accompanied by a significant number of doctors and first aiders, as well as several members of his government. He also declared national mourning during the visit.
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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.