British Passenger Survives Deadly Air India Crash That Killed Over 200
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AHMEDABAD, India — In a devastating air disaster that claimed over 200 lives, a British national miraculously survived when an Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday. The aircraft, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, plummeted into a medical college building, killing passengers and civilians on the ground.
Ramesh Viswashkumar, a 40-year-old British national, was the only confirmed survivor. Speaking to Indian media, he recalled the terrifying moments before impact: “Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed.” Ramesh, who was seated in 11A next to an emergency exit, sustained injuries but managed to escape the wreckage. His boarding pass and identity were later confirmed by authorities.
The Boeing aircraft was carrying 242 people, including crew and passengers, when it lost altitude and crashed into a hostel facility at a medical college, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Top Gujarat police official Vidhi Chaudhary stated that the death toll had reached approximately 294, including students and staff at the hostel. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts at the crash site, with hopes of finding additional survivors.
Air India has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and confirmed full cooperation with aviation safety investigators. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the crash, focusing on technical malfunctions and possible human error.
This disaster marks one of the deadliest aviation incidents in recent history and has prompted a global outpouring of grief and support, particularly from the UK and India.
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