Air India Crash: British Victims Named – Latest Updates
The devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed the lives of several British nationals.News Directory 3 reports on the heartbreaking loss, focusing on the victims and the impact on their communities. Akeel Nanabawa, his wife, and their daughter from Gloucester were among those who perished. While Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole known survivor among the British passengers, tributes are pouring in, remembering Akeel as a “community diamond.” the inquiry into this tragic Air India plane crash continues as families grapple with immense grief. Discover what’s next as authorities delve into the cause of the accident.
British Nationals Among Victims in Air India Plane Crash
Updated June 12, 2025
Following Thursday’s Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, western India, tributes are being shared for the British passengers who perished.The Boeing 787-8, bound for London Gatwick with 242 aboard, went down shortly after takeoff. The Air India plane crash is under investigation.
Among the 53 British nationals on board was Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, believed to be the sole survivor. Details are emerging about other British victims, including Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee, and their daughter, all residents of Gloucester. The British nationals were among those mourned.
Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek were also passengers on the flight.
Rising stars YFC posted a tribute on Facebook, calling Akeel Nanabawa a “community diamond” and remembering his daughter, who often attended training with her father.
“With a heavy heart, we share the painful and tragic news, one of our dear brothers, Akeel Nanabawa, sadly along with his family, tragically died in the plane crash earlier today. His stunning Angel daughter, a regular at training with her dad.”
The Gloucester muslim Society also released a statement, identifying the nanabawa family and expressing heartbreak over the plane crash victims.
According to Flightradar24, the 10-year-old Dreamliner reached 625 feet altitude before descending at 475 feet per minute. The signal was lost at 1:38 p.m. local time.
What’s next
Investigations continue into the cause of the crash as families and communities grieve the loss of loved ones.