Against All Odds: One Survivor in Devastating Air India Crash
Against All Odds: One Survivor in Devastating Air India Crash
In a tragedy that has shocked the world, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, claiming the lives of 241 passengers and crew. Against all odds, one passenger, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, went down in a residential area near the airport. The impact resulted in a devastating loss of life, with over 200 fatalities reported, including those on the ground.
Mr. Ramesh, who was traveling with his brother, spoke briefly to Sky News reporter Neville Lazarus from his hospital bed in Ahmedabad. While suffering from shock and trauma, he reported being physically unharmed aside from bruises. His brother, Nayan Kumar Ramesh, relayed a harrowing account of Vishwash’s call immediately following the crash, describing the scene as chaotic and expressing his desperate search for his sibling.
The outpouring of grief is immense. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, and the Indian government has launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in accordance with international protocols. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is sending a team to assist in the investigation. International support has poured in from countries including the U.K., Canada, and Portugal, as several of their citizens were among the victims.
Tata Group, a major shareholder in Air India, announced that it will provide financial assistance to the families of the victims and cover the medical expenses of the injured. Air India has also established hotlines for inquiries and support.
The investigation is ongoing, and the world awaits answers as to what caused this devastating air disaster. The miraculous survival of Vishwash Kumar Ramesh offers a glimmer of hope amid the profound sorrow.
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