Candlelit vigil held for plane crash victims
Briefly

A vigil in London paid tribute to the Air India crash victims, evoking deep emotions among attendees. The incident claimed the lives of over 240 individuals, including many British nationals. Mayor Anjana Patel highlighted the tragedy of two young girls who lost both of their parents due to the crash; their father had flown to India to scatter their mother's ashes only to perish on the return flight. The ceremony featured emotional tributes and condolences, emphasizing the community's grief and the need for support for the orphaned siblings.
The Mayor of Harrow, Anjana Patel, expressed sorrow over the loss of two young girls who lost their father in the crash, stating, "The saddest incident we have got here in Harrow is one parent had already died here because of cancer... He has left two little girls behind and the girls are now orphans."
Local MP Bob Blackman highlighted the tragedy's impact, noting, "It was believed to be the highest number of British deaths ever recorded in a plane crash, with 53 UK nationals on board."
Read at www.bbc.com
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