Ahmedabad Plane Crash: You Won’t Believe What Survivor Vishwash Kumar Said
Born in India, Vishwash had been living in London with his wife and child for over two decades. He had come to visit relatives and had travelled to Diu with his brother Ajay.
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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 12: In Gujarat, a peaceful Thursday turned into one of the darkest days when Air India flight AI171 crashed minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight, headed to London Gatwick, carried 242 passengers including people from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. The crash site, a hostel near the airport, is now filled with smoke, shattered lives, and painful silence. Emergency workers rushed in, but the damage was already too large. Amidst this horror, one man, Vishwash Kumar, stood out — not just as a survivor but a symbol of hope.
“I saw bodies around me” – a moment frozen in time
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated on 11A near the emergency exit, remembers the crash vividly. “There was a loud sound just after take-off. In seconds, the plane broke down,” he said while lying in the general ward of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. “When I opened my eyes, there were bodies everywhere. I was scared, but I ran.” His legs injured, chest wounded, and eyes swollen, Vishwash still held his boarding pass. A local rushed him to the ambulance. His calm voice hides deep trauma, but he’s alive — and that matters the most right now.
One Visit, One Goodbye
Born in India, Vishwash had been living in London with his wife and child for over two decades. He had come to visit relatives and had travelled to Diu with his brother Ajay. “Ajay was sitting in another row,” he said. “I haven’t seen him since the crash. Please help me find him.” His voice trembled. In the hospital corridors, other families kept searching. Some hoped, some cried, and many still waited for a name to appear on a survivors list. For Vishwash, the wait for his brother continues.
Voices in the Hallways
Among those at the hospital were aides of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. He was also on board. “We are still trying to trace him,” said Sailesh Mandliya, his former assistant. The waiting area outside was filled with broken phones, desperate prayers, and people holding photos of loved ones. The medical staff are working beyond their limits. And somewhere in all this chaos, a man named Vishwash still searches for his brother.
