A flight that ended in tragedy
The city 🌆 of Ahmedabad, India, has been the site of one of the most shocking air tragedies in recent years. Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed seconds after takeoff, leaving a trail of pain and global shock. The toll is heartbreaking: at least 268 people 👥 have lost their lives, including 241 passengers and crew members, as well as a minimum of 27 people on the ground, following the impact of the aircraft against a medical student residence.
The horror on land and in the air
The accident not only claimed the lives of those on board, but also devastated families and communities on the ground. The student residence, filled with young people with dreams and aspirations, was reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds. Rescue teams and volunteers are tirelessly working among the debris, confronting a scene of indescribable pain.
A story of miraculous survival
Amidst the desolation, a spark ❇️ of hope has captured global attention: the incredible survival of Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. This British citizen of Indian origin, 40 years old, occupied seat 11A and is the sole survivor of the catastrophe.
From the hospital, where he is recovering from burns and multiple injuries, Ramesh shared his harrowing testimony.