More from the Air India statement, which confirms that the sole survivor is a British national.

"Our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of all those affected, their families and loved ones," the company says.

It adds that it's "giving its full-co-operation to the authorities investigating this incident".

Air India has just issued a statement confirming that 241 people on board the plane have been killed.

The airline adds that the "sole survivor" is being treated in hospital.

(Source: BBC)