Air India Express crash: 14 killed, 123 injured (update) with photos
At least 14 people have been killed in an Air India Express plane crash. At least 14 people, including the pilot, were killed when the plane crashed near Kozhikode airport in Kerala, India. The death toll could rise, according to Indian media. More than 123 people were injured in the accident.
The plane was carrying 191 passengers and crew, including 174 passengers (10 children). The Air India Express Company has confirmed the crash via social media tweets.
According to the Indian Ministry of Aviation, the plane crashed at 7:41 pm on Friday. The plane went off the runway while landing, the ministry said. According to the ministry, rescue work of the injured passengers is underway. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the plane crash in a tweet.