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Family of British passenger who miraculously survived Air India plane crash speak out

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Updated 10:18 13 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 18:20 12 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Family of British passenger who miraculously survived Air India plane crash speak out

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh spoke of the moment he heard a 'loud noise' around 30 seconds after takeoff

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

The family of the British passenger who miraculously survived the horrific Air India plane crash earlier today (12 June) have now spoken out.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is one of the 53 Britons believed to have been on board the doomed plane, which plummeted into a building shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, western India.

There were a total of 242 people on board, with police initially releasing an official statement suggesting there were 'no survivors' following the crash.

However, it has since been confirmed that one British man had miraculously survived the crash as he spoke of his terror of seeing pieces of the plane all around him.

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There was reportedly only one survivor following the tragic Air India plane crash this morning (12 June) (Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images)
There was reportedly only one survivor following the tragic Air India plane crash this morning (12 June) (Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images)

Ramesh spoke to the Hindustan Times about the moment the plane went down, claiming to have heard a 'loud noise' around 30 seconds after takeoff.

"It all happened so quickly," he recalled, revealing he'd sustained 'impact injuries' on his chest, eyes and feet.

"When I got up, there were bodies all around me. I was scared. I stood up and ran," he continued. "There were pieces of the plane all around me.

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"Someone grabbed hold of me and put me in an ambulance and brought me to the hospital."

The BBC has since spoken to Ramesh’s relative, Ajay Valgi, in Leicester who revealed that the plane crash survivor previously called his family earlier to say he’s 'fine'.

The family of Vishwash Kumar Ramesh have now spoken out (Anadolu / Contributor / Getty Images)
The family of Vishwash Kumar Ramesh have now spoken out (Anadolu / Contributor / Getty Images)

Ramesh, who has a wife and child, reportedly said that he doesn’t know the whereabouts of his brother, Ajay, who was also believed to be on board the plane.

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"The BBC understands that he was born in India, but has lived in the UK for many years," the outlet adds.

Ramesh's brother, Nayankumar, has since added that Ramesh has 'no idea' how he escaped the plane.

Speaking outside his family home in Leicester, Nayankumar told the BBC: "We were just shocked as soon as we heard it".

He says that Ramesh told him after the crash: "I have no idea how I exited the plane."

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

Featured Image Credit: BBC/ SAM PANTHAKY/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: World News, News, Air India, UK News

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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