Goa, June 12 -- One year after surviving the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash, Viswashkumar Ramesh has spoken about the lasting impact the tragedy has had on his life. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people. Ramesh was the sole survivor of the accident.

Images of the 39-year-old walking away from the wreckage with visible injuries quickly spread around the world, symbolising a miraculous escape. However, Ramesh says surviving the crash was only the beginning of a much tougher journey.

Speaking on the first anniversary of the disaster, he revealed that he continues to struggle with anxiety, sleep problems and painful memories. He said many people focus on the fact ...