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Survivor of Air India crashed plane describes his escape
The British man who miraculously survived the devastating Air India plane crash on Thursday shared his harrowing experience of escaping the wreckage through a narrow opening in the fuselage. Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the crash, described his ordeal to Indian state media DD News, recalling how he unbuckled himself from seat 11A and crawled out of the aircraft after it went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, western India.
In a heart-wrenching account from his hospital bed, Mr. Ramesh explained that the lights inside the plane started flickering just moments after takeoff, and within seconds, the plane felt suspended in the air. Tragically, the aircraft crashed into a building used for doctor accommodation at the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College and Civil Hospital, resulting in the loss of all other passengers and crew, including 169 Indian and 52 British nationals.
Despite the catastrophic crash, Mr. Ramesh, a Leicester-based businessman with a wife and four-year-old son, recounted that the section he was in managed to land near the ground without making contact with the building. After witnessing the devastation around him, Mr. Ramesh attempted to escape through a broken door, while expressing disbelief at his own survival amidst the chaos.
As investigations continue to determine the cause of the crash, one black box has been recovered from the site, providing crucial data for authorities. Mr. Ramesh’s miraculous survival has captivated the attention of many, with videos circulating on social media showing him emerging from the wreckage, unscathed but undoubtedly traumatized by the tragic events he witnessed that claimed the lives of many on board. Soon after the incident, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and the hospital to meet with survivors and victims’ families, while the British government extended consular support to Mr. Ramesh and his family during this difficult time
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