Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India plane crash, described the terrifying experience of witnessing people dying right in front of him. Speaking from his hospital bed, Mr. Ramesh shared that the plane felt like it was 'stuck in the air' before crashing. He mentioned that the lights inside the aircraft started flickering green and white before the tragic incident occurred.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college, resulting in the death of 241 individuals on board. This incident marks one of the deadliest plane crashes involving British nationals and the first involving a 787 aircraft. Mr. Ramesh expressed his disbelief at surviving the crash, stating that he thought he was going to die too.
Mr. Ramesh recounted the moments leading up to the crash, explaining that the flight felt stuck in the air shortly after take-off. He described how the lights flickered before the plane slammed into a building and exploded. Despite initially thinking he was dead, Mr. Ramesh managed to escape through an opening in the fuselage and crawl out, witnessing the devastation around him.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site to assess the situation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, with concerns about the rising death toll on the ground. Tributes have been pouring in for the victims, including British couple Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, and Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa, and their daughter Sara.
The mayor of Wellingborough, Raj Mishra, mourned the loss of constituents who were on board the flight. Aviation experts are speculating about the possible reasons behind the crash, including engine failure and incorrect wing flap settings. The tragic incident has left families and communities devastated as they come to terms with the loss of their loved ones.
Source: The Irish Times