Air India: Journalist Who Struggled to Enter Lone Survivor's Room Shares What He Saw Inside

• A journalist who entered into the hospital room of the lone survivor of Air India plane crash on June 12 has shared his experience
• In a trending video, the Sky News correspondent recounted how he had struggled to gain entry to Vishwash Kumar Ramesh's room
• The journalist shared details about the brief conversation he had with the survivor before police officials and hospital staff intervened

A journalist, Neville Lazarus, has spoken up about his brief encounter with the sole survivor of the devastating Air India plane crash.

His narration of meeting Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was captured in a viral video that garnered massive reactions from viewers.

Journalist recalls discussion with Air India survivor

According to the journalist, who works with Sky News, gaining access to Ramesh's hospital room was not easy.

Despite knowing the ward where he was being treated, Lazarus still faced resistance from hospital staff and security personnel.

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However, when he finally gained access and entered the survivor's room, he saw him sitting on his bed in a hospital wear.

He had a brief conversation with Ramesh before he was cut short by hospital staff and police, who intervened to prevent further questioning.

The journalist narrated:

"Well, it was quite difficult getting to him. We knew he was in a ward in the civil hospital here. It was not easy to get access to him. They had stopped all sort of access to him. I went to his room. I entered... and I saw him sitting up on his bed. He was in the hospital's blue wear. I asked him his name and he nodded."

Lazarus said that Ramesh acknowledged him and they began chatting:

"I asked him how he is and he said he's okay, but as soon as I tried to get [into] more conversation with him, I was asked to leave by a number of police men and hospital administration staff. [They] all sent me out almost immediately; he had a few bruises on his face and arms but he looked very conscious."

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Watch the video here:

Reactions as journalist meets Air India survivor

Netizens had mixed reactions to the video of the Sky News reported meeting the sole Air India plane crash survivor.

Raknidm said:

"The last thing he needed was for a Reporter to come in his hospital room without permission. Pretty gross."

Haggerty3030 said:

"Wow, the luckiest person in the world."

DesiDonQuixote said:

"So let's get this straight. Your reporter forced his way into a ward against police advice where the sole survivor is being treated. All he got was a nod from the survivor before getting kicked out, but you're reporting it as if he 'talked' voluntarily to your reporter? Why did you even choose to report this news? Are y'all OK? Give the man some space!

Souravroy2980 said:

"Stop moral policing. He was okay enough to speak and was asked whether he can speak to the media. It was with the consent with patient."

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Ragdoon reacted:

"I have a confession. I had a vivid dream about this exact plane crash 4 days ago. Walahi!!! I think the angel of death spoke to me. I am scared now."

Sd560 reacted:

"Heartbreaking RIP victims and hope anew for the lone survivor."

Khon6339 reacted:

"Sue boeing, they're or someone w/ close ties covering it up is why the reporter was ushered out immediately. They call the survivor delusional."

Dz7a756 said:

"It is TOO MUCH that this reporter's name is Neville Lazarus. If you are familiar with the story of Jesus Christ and His friend Lazarus in the Holy Bible, you will understand why. Be well and be at peace."

Air India crash survivor buries brother

Vishwash was emotional as he buried his brother was also one of the victims of the plane crash.

Despite pleas for him to stay away due to his fragile health, he assisted in his brother's burial rites. Vishwash cried so much.

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Crash survivor may face trauma: psychotherapist

The lone survivor of the Air India crash may face serious psychological aftershocks, according to clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Babalola Olajubu.

He told Legit.ng:

“For the lone survivor, the experience of emotional distress for few days to weeks or even months and years following a crash is most expected. He or most people with similar experience will likely experience an acute stress reaction, with symptoms like nightmares, hypervigilance, withdrawal, sleep issues (insomnia). For healthy coping, the survivor should be encouraged to talk about their experience with a trained psychotherapist and avoid isolation.”

Medical doctor who witnessed plane crash speaks

Legit.ng previously reported that a doctor who witnessed an Air India plane crashing into a medical hostel shared what he saw.

In a sad post on social media, he recounted hearing a loud explosion followed by a ball of fire that immediately consumed the area.

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Joseph Omotayo, HOD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding Vishwash's burial ceremony report.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a clinical psychologist for this report.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng