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One Passenger Survives Devastating Air India Plane Crash Which Killed 241 Persons
The aircraft had 242 people on board, including 230 passengers, two pilots, and 10 cabin crew members.
A passenger has miraculously survived the horrific plane crash which occurred on Thursday afternoon near Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, where an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANB) operating flight AI171 went down shortly after takeoff.
The aircraft had 242 people on board, including 230 passengers, two pilots, and 10 cabin crew members.
The passengers included 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian national.
Tragically, 241 people are feared dead, while one person has miraculously survived the crash.
According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik, as quoted by Indian Express, the survivor was found in seat 11A and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The survivor, identified as a 38-year-old British national named Ramesh Viswashkumar, reportedly escaped by jumping out of an emergency window.
However, another report suggests the survivor’s identity hasn’t been publicly disclosed.
The plane crashed in a residential area, specifically near a medical students’ hostel and canteen, causing significant damage and loss of life on the ground as well.
Over 200 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, and a DNA test will be conducted to identify the victims.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to assess the situation, and disaster response forces have been rushed to the crash site.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has also visited the crash site, describing the scene as “deeply distressing.”
Tata Group, the parent company of Air India, has announced that it will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in the crash.
The group has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide assistance to affected families.
World leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have expressed their condolences and support to the families of the victims.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other aviation authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Boeing has stated that it is working to gather information and support the investigation.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.
LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.
Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.
Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.
Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.
Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has passed away.
Her family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janaiza prayer would be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque Abuja.
Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Moses Shirsha, has d!ed four days after the d3ath of his wife, Mercy Mngu.
It was gathered that his wife suddenly passed away on March 25, 2026.
On March 29, Moses slumped and d!ed in the village when he travelled for burial arrangements of his wife.
The couple will both be laid to rest on the same day, Friday 10th April 2026 in Mbaasuku, Mbator Gaav, Konshisha LG.
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