Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, one of the passengers on the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad after take off, is a miracle survivor. “The police found one survivor in seat 11A. One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment,” said police.
At least 204 people have died in the Air India plane crash that took place in Ahmedabad today. According to the police, the chances of survival of those under treatment are very low. Rescue teams from the Indian Army, NDRF, CRPF and Coast Guards are working at the site. The flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed near Ahmedabad airport during take-off. The crash occurred as the aircraft was lifting off, according to early reports. Emergency services are at the scene.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that one passenger survived in the Air India plane crash, news agency ANI reported.
“The police found one survivor in seat 11A. One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area,” Malik said.
The Air India flight, bound for London Gatwick, crashed just moments after takeoff, with radar data revealing the aircraft climbed only 625 feet before disaster struck. The flight struck a hostel building of B J Medical College and Hospital.
The flight, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm and lost contact with air traffic control less than a minute later.
According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, 204 people are confirmed dead in the accident.