Telangana, Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh Coronavirus LIVE Updates Today 7 August 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed shock and grief over the Air India Express aircraft mishap at Kozhikode airport runway. Conveying his condolences to the bereaved family members, the Chief Minister wished for a speedy recovery of the injured.

TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the sad incident in Kerala on Friday. He tweeted that, "Deeply anguished to learn that Air India flight from Dubai to Calicut skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode airport. I offer my condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and pray for the well-being and speedy recovery of the injured persons".

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted about the flight crash incident that, "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."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on Kerala flight crash incident

He expressed pain over the incident and stated that "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."

S Jaishankar, minister for External Affairs tweets that, "Deeply distressed to hear about the Air India Express tragedy at Kozhikode. Prayers are with the bereaved families and those injured. We are ascertaining further details."

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