Families in the UK affected by last year's Air India crash are seeking clarity, answers, and transparency as they try to move forward with their lives, a community leader and crisis management adviser has said.
Sanjiv Patel, based in Leicester, a city with a large Gujarati community, recalled the shock and devastation that engulfed the close-knit community after the 2025 crash of the London-bound AI171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
The incident claimed 260 lives, including 241 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 19 people on the ground.
Speaking to PTI, Patel said families are still struggling to cope with the mental and financial trauma caused by the crash, and many are still seeking closure and answers.
Air India has said it remains committed to supporting every individual impacted by the AI171 tragedy with 'care and compassion' and has had 'constructive and meaningful engagement' with the sole survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, and his representatives.
Patel expressed hope that Air India will continue to provide support to Ramesh and his family, and that the airline will consider refining its care and support for those affected by the crash.
