In an emotionally charged event, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of Air India’s recent devastating plane crash, attended the funeral of his brother, Ajay, in Diu, India. Despite sustaining serious injuries, including bandaged arms and face, Ramesh helped bear his brother's coffin to the crematorium, joined by family members and residents of the town who also lost loved ones in the disaster.
Ramesh’s dramatic survival story unfolded when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after departing Ahmedabad, resulting in over 270 fatalities. Witness accounts have described Ramesh’s frantic attempts to return to the wreckage in search of Ajay as responders worked to secure the area filled with flames and debris.
Video footage has emerged of ambulance driver Satinder Singh Sandhu guiding Ramesh away from the flames, not realizing at the time that he was aiding the crash's sole survivor. Sandhu later recounted his disbelief upon seeing Ramesh on the news and reflecting on the chaotic scene that day.
Ramesh, seated several places away from his brother, expressed his shock at surviving the crash and his desperate attempts to find Ajay amidst the wreckage. Many in the town gathered to pay their respects, showcasing the collective grief felt by the community in light of this tragic loss.
While investigations continue to determine the cause of the crash, including an analysis of the recovered black boxes, the overwhelming sympathy and support for Ramesh reflect the broader impact of this tragic event. As the families of the victims mourn their losses, Ramesh remains in recovery, processing both his inexplicable survival and the heart-wrenching reality of his brother's passing.
