Statement from the Archbishop of York on the plane crash in Ahmedabad

It is terrifying, and heartbreaking, to hear the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. Carrying 242 people, including many UK nationals, the plane crashed into a residential area.

My prayers are with all the victims who were on the plane, those on the ground, and all those who are going through the unimaginable suffering of losing loved ones so unexpectedly.

I’m praying for everyone affected, and hoping beyond hope that more survivors will be found.

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York.

In the Diocese of Derby our hearts go out to all those in the Gujarati community across the midlands who have lost members of their family in this terrible tragedy. We stand with you in sorrow,  and pray for you as all those affected seek to both to take in what has happened, and to begin the hard journey of grief. You are in our prayers.

Malcolm Macnaughton –Bishop of Repton