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A Bristol public school has confirmed one of its pupils was a passenger on the Air France plane that disappeared over the Atlantic. | A Bristol public school has confirmed one of its pupils was a passenger on the Air France plane that disappeared over the Atlantic. |
The flight bound for Paris left Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday evening. It is believed to have flown into a storm. | The flight bound for Paris left Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday evening. It is believed to have flown into a storm. |
Clifton College Preparatory School said Alexander Bjoroy, 11, was returning from Brazil after half-term break. | Clifton College Preparatory School said Alexander Bjoroy, 11, was returning from Brazil after half-term break. |
Headmaster John Milne said he was a "well-liked and respected boarder". | Headmaster John Milne said he was a "well-liked and respected boarder". |
He said in a statement the boy "will be sorely missed". | |
Rescuers are continuing to search the waters in the Atlantic ocean for the plane which disappeared on Monday. | Rescuers are continuing to search the waters in the Atlantic ocean for the plane which disappeared on Monday. |
Mr Milne said: "Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the family in Brazil at this time." | Mr Milne said: "Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the family in Brazil at this time." |
A special phone line has been set up for relatives and friends of those who were on the plane. | A special phone line has been set up for relatives and friends of those who were on the plane. |
In France, the number is 0800 800 812. | In France, the number is 0800 800 812. |
In Brazil, the number is 0800 881 20 20 and for those in other countries the number is 0033 1 57 02 10 55. | In Brazil, the number is 0800 881 20 20 and for those in other countries the number is 0033 1 57 02 10 55. |