A 40-year-old British national has emerged as the sole survivor in a devastating Air India crash that claimed 279 lives. Viswash Kumar Ramesh was seated near an emergency exit when the ill-fated flight veered off course and collided with a medical college hostel on the ground.
Eyewitnesses say Ramesh escaped just before the aircraft exploded, making his way through smoke and debris. In harrowing viral videos, he appears bloodied and limping as he walks toward an ambulance amid the wreckage.
Authorities on site quickly administered first aid before rushing him to a nearby hospital. While investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, Ramesh’s narrow escape has captured global attention—and sparked conversations about the critical role of emergency exits in aviation safety.
From entrepreneurs tracking risk management strategies to digital nomads who map their journeys by air, Ramesh’s story resonates as both a cautionary tale and a testament to human resilience. We’ll be following updates on his recovery and the unfolding investigation.
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Indian air crash: Lone survivor recounts how he escaped death
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