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Miracle Survivor: The Harrowing Escape of Viswash Kumar from Air India Crash
Air India crash survivor

In a story that defies all odds, Viswash Kumar Ramesh emerged as the lone survivor from the tragic Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, claiming 241 lives. The British national's miraculous escape has captured global attention as investigators piece together what happened during those fateful moments after takeoff.

The 40-year-old Leicester resident had been traveling with his brother Ajay Kumar Ramesh after visiting family in India. According to passenger manifests and family statements, his sibling did not survive the catastrophic accident that occurred when the London-bound flight went down near a medical college hostel.

"When I regained consciousness, I found myself surrounded by unimaginable horror," Viswashkumar recounted to Hindustan Times from his hospital bed. "The wreckage was everywhere - twisted metal and... bodies. In sheer panic, I just ran until rescuers caught me and rushed me to safety."

A Minute That Changed Everything

The survivor's chilling account reveals how quickly disaster struck. "Just sixty seconds after takeoff, something felt terribly wrong," he told DD News in Hindi, his voice trembling with emotion. "The cabin lights flickered on suddenly - green and white - then we were plunging toward buildings."

Ramesh described the terrifying moment of impact: "Everything unfolded before my eyes like some horrible movie. The plane accelerated straight into what I later learned was a hospital hostel." His strategic seating position near an emergency exit proved lifesaving when he noticed an escape route amidst the chaos.

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