‘I GOT UP AND RAN’: Lone Survivor Recalls Miraculous Escape from Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
Amid the tragic Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of 241 passengers on Thursday, one man emerged as a lone survivor, sharing a harrowing account of escape from the fiery wreckage. Ramesh Vishwaskumar, a British citizen seated at 11A, recounted the terrifying moments following the catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff.
“Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise,” Ramesh told reporters, his voice carrying the weight of trauma. “There were dead bodies around me. I got scared. I got up and ran. There were pieces of the plane everywhere.”
Visual footage circulating on social media shows Ramesh limping away from the debris, his clothes torn and face marked with blood, a powerful image symbolizing survival against overwhelming odds. Despite sustaining impact injuries to his chest, eyes, and feet, medical professionals confirmed his condition is stable.
Originally from India, Ramesh has lived in London for two decades with his wife and child. His return to India was intended as a short family visit, but turned into a near-death experience.
Tragically, Ramesh’s brother Ajay Vishwaskumar, who was on the same flight but seated separately, remains missing. Friends and family have traveled from Diu to Ahmedabad, clinging to hope amid the chaos of ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
Emergency responders transported Ramesh to a local hospital, where doctors praised his resilience. However, the emotional scars from the disaster will likely take much longer to heal.
Authorities continue investigations into the cause of the crash, while the nation mourns the devastating loss. For now, Ramesh Vishwaskumar’s story stands as a testament to human endurance amid tragedy.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
