A British grandmother, Raxa Modha, her two-year-old grandson Rudra, and daughter-in-law Yasha Kamdar were among the 241 victims of the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12. The family had been returning to the UK to attend a memorial service for Raxa’s late husband, Kishor Modha, who died of cancer earlier this year. The Boeing 787 crashed just 30 seconds after takeoff, killing almost everyone on board.

Only one person survived: Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British passenger who escaped through a broken hatch with minor injuries. He described the experience as a miracle, recalling the horror of watching others perish around him. His brother, who was traveling separately, is still missing and feared dead.

The tragedy has deeply affected communities across the UK, including Wellingborough, where Raxa was remembered as a kind and generous woman. Local leaders and associations have expressed their condolences and are holding prayer gatherings to honor the victims. Meanwhile, authorities in India and Air India are investigating the cause of the crash, as families worldwide grapple with their loss.