Reports: Northamptonshire family among passengers on Air India flight crash
It's thought the three were returning home to the UK.
It's understood a family from Northamptonshire were among the 242 people on board an Air India flight heading for Gatwick which crashed just a minute after take off in Ahmedabad.
It's thought the three were returning home to the UK.
In a statement on social media, the Mayor of Wellingborough said among the lives lost were Raxa Modha, infant Rudra Modha, and Ms. K. Mistri, all from Wellingborough.
Raj Mishra said: "Today, my heart is heavy as I reflect on the devastating Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad this morning."
"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."
In a statement, Air India said: "Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
"The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.
"The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.
"We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.
"Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident."
A video of the incident, obtained by local media, shows the Air India aircraft flying over a residential area before crashing, creating what appears to be a huge fireball followed by large plumes of black smoke.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the crash was "devastating", while his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi said it was "heartbreaking beyond words".