Caerleon School pays tribute to victims of Air India crash
Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa were returning to the UK from a surprise trip to India when their plane crashed into a residential area, hitting a hospital and a student hostel.
Mr Nanabawa was a former pupil of Caerleon Comprehensive School and the University of South Wales before moving to Gloucester with his family.
Head teacher of Caerleon Comprehensive School Lucy Purcell said: 'We at Caerleon Comprehensive School are deeply saddened to hear of the death of former pupil, Akeel Nanabawa and his wife, Hanna Vorajee and young daughter.
'Akeel is fondly remembered as an excellent student and someone who was well liked by staff and students. We send our deepest sympathies to his family.'
A spokesperson for Newport City Council said: 'We were saddened to hear that the victims included a former Newport family - Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa - and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this terrible time.
As a mark of respect, the flag outside the Civic Centre will be flown at half-mast today.'
More than 200 people including many Britons were on the flight when it crashed.
The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this "incredibly painful period," thanking the community for their support and solidarity.
The family have asked the media and public not to contact them at this time and have said that any verified updates will be shared through the appropriate channels.
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