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An Air India Express plane with 184 people on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday.

Latest Updates: Air India Express Dubai-Kozhikode Flight Splits In Two In Kerala

An Air India Express plane with 184 people on board from Dubai skidded off.

Kozhikode: August 07m 2020:An Air India Express plane with 184 people on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday. Rescue operations are underway. First images from the site showed the aircraft completely broken up with debris strewn over the runway and beyond.The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area around 7:40 pm.

Here are the updates on Kozhikode plane skidding:

Aug 07, 2020 22:33 (IST)
11 People Dead In Incident: Kerala Police Chief
The Kerala police chief has confirmed to NDTV that at least 11 people have died in the tragic plane crash that took place in Kerala’s Kozhikode today. Four people are still stuck inside the plane, he said, adding that the rescue efforts are on.
Aug 07, 2020 22:25 (IST)

Rescue Operation Underway:NDRF chief

NDRF chief SN Pradhan told NDTV that rescue operations are on in full swing in Kerala.
“Whole idea is to take the passengers to safety. 24 or more than that ambulances, as per one of my officers were told, have reached. Doctors have also reached,” SN Pradhan said.

“There’s waterlogging everywhere. In fact, the land plane skidded is filled with water. I think we are equipped for it. We will be working as civil aviation directs us,” he added.

Aug 07, 2020 22:09 (IST)
“Pained”, Tweets PM Modi, Speaks To Kerala CM
“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,” PM Modi tweeted.

Aug 07, 2020 22:04 (IST)
Indian Embassay In Dubai Issues Helplines
“Air India Express Flight No IX 1344 from Dubai to Calicut skidded off the runway.We pray for well being of passengers and crew and will keep you updated as and when we receive further updates.Our helplines 056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575,” Indian Embassy in Dubai has tweeted.

Aug 07, 2020 21:46 (IST)
“Shocked At The Devastating News”: Rahul Gandhi
“Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

Aug 07, 2020 21:42 (IST)
“Devastating News”: Rajnath Singh On Kozhikode Flight Skidding
“Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

Aug 07, 2020 21:37 (IST)
“Distressed,” Tweets Amit Shah on Calicut Incident
“Distressed to learn about the tragic accident of Air India Express aircraft in Kozhikode, Kerala. Have instructed NDRF to reach the site at the earliest and assist with the rescue operations,” Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted.
Aug 07, 2020 21:35 (IST)
Asked Police, Fire Teams To Act: Kerala Chief Minister Reacts To The Plane Crash
“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,” Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted.
Aug 07, 2020 21:24 (IST)
“Second Tragedy Of The Day”: BJP MP
BJP MP KJ Alphons termed the incident as “second tragedy of the day” after 13 people died in state’s Idukki in a landslide incident. “Second tragedy of the day in Kerala : Air India Express skids off the run way at Kozhikode, front portion splits , pilot dies and lots of passengers injured . All passengers evacuated. Very lucky the aircraft didn’t catch fire,” KJ Alphons tweeted.
Aug 07, 2020 21:13 (IST)

Picture shows plane broken into two pieces

An aerial picture of the ill-fated plane shows that the plane has been broken into two pieces after the accident. There were 184 confirmed passengers onboard the plane.
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Aug 07, 2020 21:09 (IST)
No fire at plane
As reported, the plane didn’t catch fire when it landed, that refers that there may be a substantial number of survivors out of the confirmed 184 people who were onboard.
Aug 07, 2020 21:07 (IST)
I am told all passengers evacuated: MP
BJP MP KJ Alphons to NDTV: “I am told all passengers have been evacuated.”
Aug 07, 2020 20:57 (IST)
Air India Express Dubai-Kozhikode Flight Skids Off Runway, 184 Onboard
An Air India Express plane with 191 people on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday. Rescue operations are underway.First images from the site showed the aircraft completely broken up with debris strewn over the runway and beyond.

The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area around 7:40 pm.

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