General · 3 November 2025
Air India Crash Survivor Reveals Trauma Has Left Him Isolated and Unable to Leave Home
Vishwashkumar Ramesh, aged 39, remains largely confined to his Leicester residence after surviving the Air India Flight 171 disaster in June, which claimed 241 lives, including his brother Ajay. He escaped via an emergency exit and continues to suffer from burn injuries, back pain, and psychological trauma. Five months after returning to the UK, Ramesh reports limited mobility, absence of NHS psychiatric support, and ongoing difficulty interacting with his young son.
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