Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the devastating Air India crash, attended his brother’s funeral in Diu, India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, claiming at least 270 lives. Ramesh was seen carrying his brother Ajay's coffin to the crematorium, despite suffering injuries from the crash. Eyewitness accounts detail Ramesh's desperate attempts to return to the burning wreckage to find his brother before being guided to safety by a first responder. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation as families mourn the loss of their loved ones.
Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Aids Brother’s Funeral Amid Tragedy
Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Aids Brother’s Funeral Amid Tragedy
A British man's heartbreaking journey unfolds as he carries his brother's coffin after surviving the tragic Air India plane crash.
In a somber ceremony filled with emotion, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the recent Air India plane crash, emerged from the shadows of tragedy as he helped carry his brother Ajay's coffin to the crematorium in the town of Diu, India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a catastrophic incident shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, leading to the loss of at least 270 lives on board, while nearly 30 others on the ground were also killed.
Despite his visible injuries, including bandages on his arm and face, Ramesh's resolve to honor his brother was evident as he walked alongside mourners, including his grieving mother clad in a blue sari. Ramesh's survival remained a mystery to many; reports indicate that he bravely attempted to re-enter the flaming wreckage in a desperate search for Ajay before emergency responders intervened.
A first responder, Satinder Singh Sandhu, narrated the surreal experience of discovering Ramesh at the crash site, revealing that he'd initially been unaware of the identity of the man he assisted. He described the scene: "At first, we thought it might be a car accident or a gas cylinder blast... soon, we learned it was a plane crash.” He recounted Ramesh's frantic behavior, trying to return to the crash to find his brother.
In an interview, Ramesh reflected on his harrowing experience, stating, "For a moment, I felt like I was going to die too, but when I opened my eyes and looked around, I realised I was alive." Despite the ongoing grief and chaos, the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, with officials deciphering the recovered black box to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that has left entire communities mourning.
Despite his visible injuries, including bandages on his arm and face, Ramesh's resolve to honor his brother was evident as he walked alongside mourners, including his grieving mother clad in a blue sari. Ramesh's survival remained a mystery to many; reports indicate that he bravely attempted to re-enter the flaming wreckage in a desperate search for Ajay before emergency responders intervened.
A first responder, Satinder Singh Sandhu, narrated the surreal experience of discovering Ramesh at the crash site, revealing that he'd initially been unaware of the identity of the man he assisted. He described the scene: "At first, we thought it might be a car accident or a gas cylinder blast... soon, we learned it was a plane crash.” He recounted Ramesh's frantic behavior, trying to return to the crash to find his brother.
In an interview, Ramesh reflected on his harrowing experience, stating, "For a moment, I felt like I was going to die too, but when I opened my eyes and looked around, I realised I was alive." Despite the ongoing grief and chaos, the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, with officials deciphering the recovered black box to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that has left entire communities mourning.
