From the Covid-19 pandemic to the PIA plane crash to shocking celebrity deaths and the most recent explosion in Beirut, there is no denying that 2020 has been a year filled with the worst surprises. Just as the world was trying to heal from the tragic blast in the Lebanese capital on August 4, an Air India plane crashed yesterday amid heavy rainfall in the southern city of Calicut. The aircraft, which took off from Dubai and was headed to Kerala, overshot the runway at Kozhikode and split into two with a total of 191 passengers and crew members on board, including 10 infants.
Saddened to learn of the Air India plane crash in Kerala state leading to loss of innocent lives. May Allah give strength to the bereaved families in their difficult hour.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 7, 2020
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan as well as a bevy of renowned entertainment personalities offered their heartfelt condolences and prayers to the victims of the ill-fated flight. “Saddened to learn of the Air India plane crash in Kerala state leading to loss of innocent lives. May Allah give strength to the bereaved families in their difficult hour,” the premier wrote on Twitter. A number of stars from Pakistan’s entertainment industry also expressed grief following the incident on late Friday night.
#AirIndia Extremely sad and tragic incident. Prayers for the deceased and injured. ?
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 8, 2020
#2020 is an unforgiving year. Thoughts and prayers for the victims of the #Airindia flight #AXB1344 #AirIndiaExpress
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) August 8, 2020
I remember the PIA flight crash not long ago and now this. Loss of life is always tragic, all humans feel the same pain. My condolences and prayers to the bereaved families. ?? #AirIndia https://t.co/JRl8BCR1gG
— Armeena ? (@ArmeenaRK) August 7, 2020
We are feeling the pain as felt by the beloved ones of those who lost their precious lives and got injured. We are deeply sad with our Indian brothers and sisters in this moment of grief?? #AirIndia
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) August 7, 2020
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Hamza Ali Abbasi wrote, “#AirIndia Extremely sad and tragic incident. Prayers for the deceased and injured.” Ushna Shah posted a very relatable tweet as she called 2020 an “unforgiving year”. She penned, “#2020 is an unforgiving year. Thoughts and prayers for the victims of the #Airindia flight #AXB1344 #AirIndiaExpress.” Remembering the horrifying PIA crash earlier this year, Armeena Rana Khan posted, “I remember the PIA flight crash not long ago and now this. Loss of life is always tragic, all humans feel the same pain. My condolences and prayers to the bereaved families. #AirIndia.” Veena Malik mentioned, “We are feeling the pain as felt by the beloved ones of those who lost their precious lives and got injured. We are deeply sad with our Indian brothers and sisters in this moment of grief,” alongside a heartbreak emoji.