Ahmedabad plane crash: PM Modi visits lone miracle survivor Vishwas Kumar Ramesh
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Ahmedabad plane crash: PM Modi visits lone miracle survivor Ramesh Vishwaskumar Photograph: (Credit: X)
A day after the Air India plane crash that claimed at least 265 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met the injured in Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital.
A day after the Air India plane crash that claimed at least 265 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met the injured in Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital. The horrific plane crash had a lone miracle survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, as the entire aircraft broke into flames.
It was within minutes of takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport that the plane couldn't lift and dipped, crashing into a nearby medical college where young doctors were having their meal. Rescue operations continue at the site, 6 NDRF teams are working in tandem with state and central agencies.
Gujarat's former Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, was also on board the London-bound flight. The 69-year-old leader was flying to the UK to join his wife and family.
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After visiting the crash site and the injured in the hospital, PM Modi tweets, “Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy.”
He added, “We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti.”
The black box will ascertain the reason that led to the crash of the Air India flight AI-171.