Tom Fletcher apologized after posting a social media message regarding air travel coinciding with a tragic event.
The Air India disaster that resulted in over 240 fatalities.
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The lead vocalist of McFly, who is 39 years old, shared an update via his Instagram Stories on Thursday regarding his flight journey. This came only a few hours after reports emerged about a plane headed for Gatwick crashing soon after departing from Ahmedabad Airport located in Gujarat, India.
The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers, including 53 British nationals, and the disaster has since sparked international mourning.
Fletcher removed the post shortly afterward and released a statement admitting that the timing was ill-timed.
“I’m just seeing the heartbreaking news about the Air India crash,” he penned. “It’s so devastating.”
“Had I known earlier, I obviously wouldn’t have posted about my flight today. I understand why that must have looked insensitive and have deleted it.”
He then thanks his fans for informing him of the news and shared his sympathies with those affected.
Thank you for informing me. My deepest sympathies go out to everybody affected by the accident and to all of their loved ones.
His apology was issued mere hours later.
Mark Wright
has apologized for posting a social media message considered “offensive” following the fatal Air India accident.
The ex-TOWIE celebrity, who is 38 years old, posted an image online.
Instagram
showing him, wife
Michelle Keegan
and their baby daughter
Palma
Standing beside a private jet, making jokes about tight airplane seats. The caption said: “Someday darling, but for now, we’ll stick to row 26 without any additional legroom.”
The posting occurred on the same day as a devastating accident involving a car.
Gatwick
The crashed Air India flight, which plummeted shortly after departing from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, was transporting 242 individuals, among whom were 53 British citizens.
Wright quickly removed the image and clarified that it had been pre-scheduled before the tragic incident occurred. Posting on his Instagram Stories, he stated: “I apologize for a recent post I made following today’s devastating news. The content came from vacation photos set to auto-post using the scheduling feature. These were configured earlier this week.”
It’s an awful coincidence that today’s post coincides with such a tragic day.
“I once signed into my Instagram and noticed the post was live, so I promptly removed it. My thoughts go out to those impacted by this situation. I apologize for this error and any distress it may have caused.”
The initial posting sparked backlash from fans, including one who remarked: “This might not be the most appropriate time to share this since so many individuals perished in an airplane accident.”
The Standard has reached out to representatives of Mark Wright and Tom Fletcher for their comments.
Inquiries have started following the accident involving an
Air India
flight to
London Gatwick
which came down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad Airport.
Flight AI171, an
Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
It crashed soon after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday following a mayday call to air traffic control.
Air
India
it was confirmed that there was just a single survivor
– British citizen Vishwash Kumar Rameshksen
– Of the 242 individuals aboard the aircraft when it collided with the residences for medical students,
India
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, stated: “The disaster in Ahmedabad has left us shocked and disheartened.”
“It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”
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