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| Who are the victims of the Air India plane crash? | Who are the victims of the Air India plane crash? |
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| Almost all those on board an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport that crashed shortly after take-off in western India have died, the airline has confirmed. | Almost all those on board an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport that crashed shortly after take-off in western India have died, the airline has confirmed. |
| There were 242 passengers and crew on board the plane, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. | There were 242 passengers and crew on board the plane, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. |
| At least eight local people, including four medical students, living in the area of Ahmedabad where the plane came down have also died, a senior health official told the BBC. | At least eight local people, including four medical students, living in the area of Ahmedabad where the plane came down have also died, a senior health official told the BBC. |
| One passenger, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, survived the crash and was treated in hospital for injuries. | One passenger, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, survived the crash and was treated in hospital for injuries. |
| Details are still emerging, but these are the people so far confirmed by the BBC to have died. | Details are still emerging, but these are the people so far confirmed by the BBC to have died. |
| The Nanabawa family | The Nanabawa family |
| Akeel Nanabawa and Hannaa Vorajee were on a surprise trip to India with their daughter Sara | Akeel Nanabawa and Hannaa Vorajee were on a surprise trip to India with their daughter Sara |
| Three of the British nationals thought to have died in the incident were a family who lived in Gloucester. | Three of the British nationals thought to have died in the incident were a family who lived in Gloucester. |
| Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa were all on board the flight. | Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa were all on board the flight. |
| A statement on behalf of their family said they were "heartbroken" and "devastated", adding that "we are still coming to terms with the enormity of what has happened". | A statement on behalf of their family said they were "heartbroken" and "devastated", adding that "we are still coming to terms with the enormity of what has happened". |
| "They were widely loved and deeply respected," Imam Abdullah said. | "They were widely loved and deeply respected," Imam Abdullah said. |
| "His [Akeel's] quiet generosity, her [Hannaa's] warmth and kindness, and their daughter's [Sara's] bright, joyful spirit made a lasting impact on everyone who knew them. | "His [Akeel's] quiet generosity, her [Hannaa's] warmth and kindness, and their daughter's [Sara's] bright, joyful spirit made a lasting impact on everyone who knew them. |
| "This tragedy has shaken our entire community. In a place where people know and care for one another, the pain is being shared by many." | "This tragedy has shaken our entire community. In a place where people know and care for one another, the pain is being shared by many." |
| Gloucester Muslim Society said it passed on its "most sincere and deepest condolences". | Gloucester Muslim Society said it passed on its "most sincere and deepest condolences". |
| "No words can truly ease the pain of such a profound loss, but we pray that the family may find solace in the tremendous outpouring of compassion and solidarity from communities across the world. | "No words can truly ease the pain of such a profound loss, but we pray that the family may find solace in the tremendous outpouring of compassion and solidarity from communities across the world. |
| "May their cherished memories provide comfort, and may they rest in eternal peace." | "May their cherished memories provide comfort, and may they rest in eternal peace." |
| Adam and Hasina Taju, and their son-in-law Altafhusen Patel | Adam and Hasina Taju, and their son-in-law Altafhusen Patel |
| Adam Taju, 72, and his wife Hasina, 70, were flying back from Ahmedabad with their 51-year-old son-in-law, Altafhusen Patel. All three lived in London. | Adam Taju, 72, and his wife Hasina, 70, were flying back from Ahmedabad with their 51-year-old son-in-law, Altafhusen Patel. All three lived in London. |
| The couple's granddaughter, Ammaarah Taju, spoke of her shock and disbelief at her parents home in Blackburn. | The couple's granddaughter, Ammaarah Taju, spoke of her shock and disbelief at her parents home in Blackburn. |
| She said her father, Altaf Taju, had driven to London to be with his sister as they received updates about the crash from Air India and government officials. | She said her father, Altaf Taju, had driven to London to be with his sister as they received updates about the crash from Air India and government officials. |
| Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek | Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek |
| Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek posted an Instagram story before their flight | Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek posted an Instagram story before their flight |
| Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, a married British couple, ran a spiritual wellness centre in London. | Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, a married British couple, ran a spiritual wellness centre in London. |
| They posted on Instagram earlier on Thursday saying they were about to board the flight from Ahmedabad airport. | They posted on Instagram earlier on Thursday saying they were about to board the flight from Ahmedabad airport. |
| In the video, they were seen laughing and joking with each other about their trip to India. | In the video, they were seen laughing and joking with each other about their trip to India. |
| The Syed family | The Syed family |
| Javed Syed and Mariam Syed were on the flight with their two children | Javed Syed and Mariam Syed were on the flight with their two children |
| Also on the plane were Javed Syed and his wife Mariam, from west London. | Also on the plane were Javed Syed and his wife Mariam, from west London. |
| They were onboard with their two young children Zayn and Amani, and were returning from a holiday in India. | They were onboard with their two young children Zayn and Amani, and were returning from a holiday in India. |
| Mrs Syed worked at Harrods and Mr Syed worked at a west London hotel. | Mrs Syed worked at Harrods and Mr Syed worked at a west London hotel. |
| What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds? | What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds? |
| Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before impact | Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before impact |
| What we know so far about flight AI171 | What we know so far about flight AI171 |
| Ajay Kumar Ramesh | Ajay Kumar Ramesh |
| Ajay Kumar Ramesh was on the flight, sat alongside his brother, the British surviving passenger Vishwashkumar Ramesh. | Ajay Kumar Ramesh was on the flight, sat alongside his brother, the British surviving passenger Vishwashkumar Ramesh. |
| His cousin, Ajay Valgi, told the BBC that Vishwashkumar Ramesh had called his family to say he was "fine", but he did not know the whereabouts of his brother. | His cousin, Ajay Valgi, told the BBC that Vishwashkumar Ramesh had called his family to say he was "fine", but he did not know the whereabouts of his brother. |
| Vijay Rupani | Vijay Rupani |
| Vijay Rupani, former chief minister of India's Gujarat state, was killed in the crash, the country's civil aviation minister told reporters. | Vijay Rupani, former chief minister of India's Gujarat state, was killed in the crash, the country's civil aviation minister told reporters. |
| Rupani served as the chief minister of the western Indian state from 2016-21. | Rupani served as the chief minister of the western Indian state from 2016-21. |
| He was a member of the governing BJP party. | He was a member of the governing BJP party. |
| Singson | Singson |
| Singson was a member of the cabin crew on board Air India flight 171, her family said. | Singson was a member of the cabin crew on board Air India flight 171, her family said. |
| Outside the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, her cousin, T. Thanglingo Haokip, told the BBC he was trying to get information about her but was unsuccessful. | Outside the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, her cousin, T. Thanglingo Haokip, told the BBC he was trying to get information about her but was unsuccessful. |
| He added that Singson had a mother and brother who were "wholly dependent on her" as she "was the only breadwinner" in her family. | He added that Singson had a mother and brother who were "wholly dependent on her" as she "was the only breadwinner" in her family. |
| Raxa Modha and her two-year-old grandson, Rudra Modha | Raxa Modha and her two-year-old grandson, Rudra Modha |
| It is believed that Raxa Modha's husband, Kishor Modha, recently died in India from cancer | It is believed that Raxa Modha's husband, Kishor Modha, recently died in India from cancer |
| A woman and her grandson from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire were also on board the plane. | A woman and her grandson from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire were also on board the plane. |
| Raxa Modha, and her two-year-old grandson, Rudra, were believed to have been flying back to England for a memorial service for Ms Modha's late husband, Kishor, who died in April from cancer. | Raxa Modha, and her two-year-old grandson, Rudra, were believed to have been flying back to England for a memorial service for Ms Modha's late husband, Kishor, who died in April from cancer. |
| Raj Mishra, the mayor of Wellingborough, said: "I extend my deepest condolences to their families, friends and all those affected by this heartbreaking event. | Raj Mishra, the mayor of Wellingborough, said: "I extend my deepest condolences to their families, friends and all those affected by this heartbreaking event. |
| "May their memories be a blessing, and may we come together to support one another in this time of grief." | "May their memories be a blessing, and may we come together to support one another in this time of grief." |
| The Joshi family | The Joshi family |
| Derby Hindu Temple said Dr Prateek Joshi, his wife and three children died in the crash | Derby Hindu Temple said Dr Prateek Joshi, his wife and three children died in the crash |
| A consultant radiologist from Derby, his wife and three young children have been named among the victims. | A consultant radiologist from Derby, his wife and three young children have been named among the victims. |
| Prateek Joshi, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital since 2021, is believed to have been travelling back from India, where his wife Komi Vyas and their three children - five-year-old twin boys Nakul and Pradyut and eight-year-old daughter Miraya, eight - were based. | Prateek Joshi, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital since 2021, is believed to have been travelling back from India, where his wife Komi Vyas and their three children - five-year-old twin boys Nakul and Pradyut and eight-year-old daughter Miraya, eight - were based. |
| A colleague who worked closely with Dr Joshi described him as a "wonderful man" and said his passing had "left a profound void". | A colleague who worked closely with Dr Joshi described him as a "wonderful man" and said his passing had "left a profound void". |
| "Prateek was full of joy," Dr Rajeev Singh, clinical director for imaging at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), said. "He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. | "Prateek was full of joy," Dr Rajeev Singh, clinical director for imaging at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), said. "He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. |
| "He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many." | "He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many." |
| Dr Singh added it was "hard to accept" that a man with such a passion for life and his beautiful young family had been taken in this way. | Dr Singh added it was "hard to accept" that a man with such a passion for life and his beautiful young family had been taken in this way. |
| The Derby Hindu Temple paid tribute to the family on its Facebook page saying: "Dr Joshi [and his family] were devotees of our Mandir and supported us through their sincere service and dedication. | The Derby Hindu Temple paid tribute to the family on its Facebook page saying: "Dr Joshi [and his family] were devotees of our Mandir and supported us through their sincere service and dedication. |
| "We pray to Lord Shiva to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and to give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss." | "We pray to Lord Shiva to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and to give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss." |
| Neil Ryan, who lived next door to them for two years, also described them as "the nicest family". | Neil Ryan, who lived next door to them for two years, also described them as "the nicest family". |
| The Girish family | |
| A family of four, from north-west London, have also been identified. | |
| Hemaxi Shantilal and her husband Girish Lagli, from Wembley, were on board the London-bound flight with their young children Aadiv and Taksvi Girish. | |
| It is believed the family were sat in row 30 of the aircraft with Taksvi sitting on an adult's lap. |