A tragic incident involving an Air India crash has claimed the lives of at least 200 people, as confirmed by authorities. However, amidst the devastation, there is a remarkable story of survival. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik, there was one survivor from the ill-fated flight, who was seated in 11A of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft that was bound for London.
The flight manifest revealed that the lone survivor is British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. Reports from Indian media indicate that Mr. Ramesh was able to provide firsthand accounts of the accident from his hospital bed. He recounted the harrowing moment shortly after take-off, stating: "Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly."
In the aftermath of the crash, Commissioner Malik shared that Mr. Ramesh has been receiving medical treatment in the hospital. His boarding pass, which confirmed his identity and seat number, has been circulated among news outlets, further validating his account. The Air India flight was carrying a diverse group of passengers, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian, all of whom were en route to Gatwick Airport.
The plane crash occurred less than a minute after take-off, tragically impacting accommodation facilities used by medical professionals. This incident has raised questions about aviation safety and emergency preparedness, as officials work to investigate the specifics surrounding the crash.
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