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British passenger in seat 11A survives India plane crash, reports say British passenger in seat 11A survives India plane crash, reports say
(about 1 hour later)
British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh
A man survived the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people, a police chief has told an Indian news agency.A man survived the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people, a police chief has told an Indian news agency.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik told ANI there was one survivor who was in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik told ANI there was one survivor who was in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight - a seat the flight manifest shared by authorities said was British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh.
The flight manifest shared by authorities said the passenger in that seat was British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. His cousin in Leicester, Ajay Valgi, told the BBC that Mr Ramesh called his family to say he was "fine" but he does not know the whereabouts of his brother, Ajay who was also on the plane.
Indian media said they had spoken to Mr Ramesh in hospital and reported him saying: "Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly." Video shared on social media showed Mr Ramesh walking towards an ambulance, with smoke billowing in the background.
Indian media said Mr Ramesh shared his boarding pass, which showed his name and seat number.
He has a wife and child. The BBC understands he was born in India, but has lived in the UK for many years.
Video shows survivor Vishwashkumar Ramesh walking after the crash
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Indian media said he shared his boarding pass which showed his name and seat number. What we know so far after Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad
Commissioner Malik told ANI the survivor "has been in the hospital and is under treatment".Commissioner Malik told ANI the survivor "has been in the hospital and is under treatment".
There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on the Gatwick Airport-bound flight, Air India said. He told the BBC that 204 bodies had been recovered, while 41 people were being treated for injuries.
There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on the London Gatwick Airport-bound flight, Air India said.
The plane crashed into accommodation used by doctors less than a minute after take-off.The plane crashed into accommodation used by doctors less than a minute after take-off.
Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before crash In a statement from the King, he said he and his wife were "desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning".
In a statement the King and Queen said they were "desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning".
"Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones," the statement added."Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones," the statement added.
Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arranged crisis teams in India and the UK. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arranged crisis teams in India and the UK.
He told the Commons: "We know that British nationals were on board and I can confirm that the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) is working urgently with local authorities to support British nationals and their families, and has stood up a crisis team in both Delhi and in London."He told the Commons: "We know that British nationals were on board and I can confirm that the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) is working urgently with local authorities to support British nationals and their families, and has stood up a crisis team in both Delhi and in London."
London Gatwick Airport confirmed that a reception centre for relatives of passengers was being set up where information would be provided, and that it was liaising closely with Air India.
It said on X: "British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 0207 008 5000."
Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before crash
Air India flight AI171 left Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 13:39 local time (08:09 GMT), Air India said.
It was scheduled to land at London Gatwick at 18:25 BST.
One video verified by the BBC shows the plane descending before a large explosion as it hits the ground.