Vishwash Kumar Ramesh: Photo of British Citizen Who Survived India Crash That Claimed 241 Lives

• Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of a catastrophic Air India crash near Ahmedabad, India, which claimed 241 lives
• The British national miraculously survived and is receiving treatment in a hospital, with his condition being closely monitored
• UK officials have been deployed to assist in the investigation and Air India has arranged relief flights for the victims' families

A British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has been identified as the sole survivor of a catastrophic Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, India.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025, claiming 241 lives.

The plane was scheduled to fly across to Gatwick Airport in London, United Kingdom, with 242 people on board.

The flight manifest, which was published by authorities following the crash, listed the passenger in seat 11A as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British citizen.

GS Malik, the Ahmedabad police commissioner, stated that he miraculously survived the plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital.

According to the BBC, Ramesh's condition is being closely monitored. A medical team has been working assiduously to stabilise him and address any injuries he may have sustained during the crash.

The cause of the aircraft accident is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Air India survivor speaks after plane crash

Ramesh was reported to have explained the circumstances that led to the crash.

“30 seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly,” he said.

Ramesh unable to explain how he survived

According to a relative of the sole survivor of the crash in Ahmedabad, he was unable to explain how he escaped with his life.

Ramesh's brother, 27-year-old Nayankumar, told the press outside their family home in Leicester, UK, that they were devastated as soon as they heard the news of the plane crash.

Another relative, identified as Jay, also stated that Ramesh had inquired from his father about the whereabouts of his brother Ajay, who is believed to have also been on the plane.

"Vishwash got some injuries on his face. He was pretty much covered in blood - that's what his dad said," Jay added.

UK officials visit India to assist investigation

According to TheCable, officials from the UK are being deployed to India to assist in the investigation of the plane crash.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) announced that it had extended its support to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in India.

Due to the presence of citizens from the wider region aboard the aircraft, the UK AAIB will be granted expert status in the Indian investigation.

Meanwhile, Air India stated that it had arranged two relief flights to the area for the families of the passengers and airline staff involved.

Malawi Vice President dies in helicopter crash

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that on June 10, 2024, the Vice-President of Malawi, Saulos Chilima, had died in an helicopter crash.

The aircraft's wreckage was located in Chikangawa Forest, with all occupants dead, as was confirmed by President Lazarus Chakwera.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh