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Vishwashkumar Ramesh is only passenger to survive the Air India crash that killed 241 people.

The MP for Leicester East has said she understands "a handful of Leicester residents" were on board the crashed plane.

Shivani Raja tells the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan that her community, which has a high population of British-Gujaratis, is "really horrified and devastated waking up to such tragic news".

"So far my understanding is that there are a handful of Leicester residents who were on board that flight - but I am still awaiting for official reports on that," the Conservative MP says.

Navtej Johal and Katie Thompson
Reporting from Leicester

Earlier, we brought you reports of a British survivor of the plane crash.

We’ve now spoken to Vishwashkumar Ramesh’s relative, Ajay Valgi, in Leicester.

He says Vishwash called his family earlier to say he’s "fine".

Vishwash said he doesn’t know the whereabouts of his brother, Ajay, who was also on board the plane.

Their relatives have gathered at the family home in Leicester in support and mourning. They’re awaiting more information.

Vishwash has a wife and child. The BBC understands that he was born in India, but has lived in the UK for many years.

Image source, Hindustan Times

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