Welsh businessman and family reportedly onboard crashed Air India jet
A Newport man and his wife and daughter are among the 53 Britons who were onboard the crashed Air India plane, ITV Wales understands.
The flight AI171, which was headed to Gatwick, crashed with 242 people on board, 230 passengers and 12 crew, five minutes after taking off at 1:38 pm local time, the airline said.
ITV Wales understands that businessman Akeel Nanabawa was on the flight with his wife, Hannaa Vorajee and their daughter.
It is understood Mr Nanabawa, who grew up in Newport, lives in Gloucestershire with his family.
A community leader supporting the family said, ''During this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to avoid speculation or sharing unverified information.
"The family is already going through enough and needs space and privacy.''
Pictures from the scene showed thick black smoke rising up into the sky after the plane crashed, with part of the aircraft pictured resting on top of a building.
Local media outlets reported that the plane crashed on top of the dining area of a medical college hostel.
It was unclear if any medical students were present inside the building at the time of the crash. Pieces of the aircraft's landing gear, fuselage and tail could all be seen protruding from the building.
Tata Sons, which owns Air India, said it will offer around £86,000 to the families of each person who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash.
The company said it would also cover the medical expenses of those injured as Air India's chief executive, Campbell Wilson, expressed his 'deep sorrow' following the crash.
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