Air India: Relative Speaks on Plane Crash Sole Survivor's Health, Says He's Undergoing New Treatment
- The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has begun a new treatment a month after the accident
- The cousin of Vishwash, who gave the update, shared details about the new treatment that he has started
- Vishwash's cousin also opened up on Ramesh's plan about his return to London, where he was based before the accident
A month after the Air India plane crash, a new health update about the sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has emerged.
An Air India plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, and exploded into flames shortly after takeoff.
Source: UGC
The plane was headed for London’s Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom with 242 people on board, and only Ramesh survived the crash.
One month later, Ramesh's cousin, Sunny, shared an update on the new treatment he has started, NDTV reported.
Air India survivor’s cousin shares health update
Ramesh's brother, Ajay, was among the 241 others onboard who perished along with persons on the ground.
According to Sunny, the memories of the scenes of the crash site, his miraculous escape, and his brother's death still hound Vishwash.
He said:
"Many people, including our relatives living abroad, call us to inquire about Vishwas's well-being. But he does not talk to anyone. He is yet to overcome the mental trauma of the crash and the death of his brother.
"He still wakes up in the middle of the night and finds it difficult to fall asleep again. We took him to a psychiatrist two days ago to find a remedy. He has not made any plans yet to return to London because his treatment has just begun."
Expert speaks on after-effect of accident survial
In a chat with Legit.ng, a mental health specialist, Duke Ezikpe Mma, spoke on the psychological impact of being the only survivor in a tragic incident.
He said:
"The first impact is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): This is one of the most common and serious psychological consequences. PTSD can develop after exposure to a terrifying event where the person's life or physical well-being was threatened, leading to threatening memories or reliving what has happened in their mind or imagination.
"Reliving the event can bring a mental torture as there will be many event that will remind the survivor of what just happened beginning from noise, music, a particular dressing etc.
"The next is the avoidance of anything that reminds the survivor about the crash.This can include avoiding flying, watching news about plane crashes, or even talking about the event. This avoidance can lead to social isolation and a severe limitation of their lives."
Vishwash participated in his brother's funeral rites
Vishwash was discharged from the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on June 17. On the same day, the mortal remains of his brother Ajay were handed over to the family after a DNA match.
The only survivor was also present at his brother's funeral and carried out his burial rites.
Mr Ramesh, visibly grief-stricken and swathed in white bandages after spending five days in hospital, served as one of the pallbearers at his brother's funeral procession.
His mother, dressed in a blue sari, walked beside the coffin. Despite torrential rain, residents of Diu — a town that lost 14 others in the crash — gathered in large numbers to pay their respects.
Source: UGC
Meanwhile, the owners of Air India mentioned the amount they would pay to the families of the victims of the tragic plane crash.
Passengers share experiences on Air India flight
In a related story on Legit.ng, passengers on Air India flights after the tragic plane crash shared their experiences about the flight they took.
Some of the passengers shared what they observed, with some noticing sombre atmospheres among crew members.
Some passengers described their observations of the crew’s emotional state, while others reported complaints and other observations.
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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 5+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng
Duke Ezikpe Mma (Mental Health Expert) Duke Ezikpe Mma is a Mental Health Specialist, Educationist, Coach, and Writer dedicated to mental wellness and advocacy. He holds degrees in Clinical Psychology from Nasarawa State University and Information Management from Ahmadu Bello University. As the founder of Where Do Broken Hearts Go and Grayscale Support Group, he provides safe spaces for individuals facing mental health challenges. A member of COSROPIN, he actively advocates for the well-being and rights of older persons in Nigeria.
