In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Air India international flight carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed on approach late Wednesday, leaving the world in shock. Miraculously, one passenger has survived the fiery tragedy that claimed 241 lives, making headlines around the globe.
The ill-fated aircraft, en route from Dubai to New Delhi, went down near the outskirts of the Indian capital after reportedly encountering severe turbulence and a possible technical malfunction. Emergency crews rushed to the crash site, where the wreckage smoldered through the night.
Authorities confirmed that the sole survivor, identified as 28-year-old Sneha Iyer, was found conscious amidst the mangled remains of the fuselage, suffering from multiple fractures and burns. She is currently receiving treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where doctors describe her condition as stable but critical.
“This is nothing short of a miracle,” said a visibly emotional NDRF officer. “The wreckage was catastrophic, but somehow, she held on.”
Eyewitnesses described a scene of horror as the plane appeared to nosedive with flames trailing from one of its engines before it disappeared behind a ridge. “There was a loud boom, and then everything was on fire,” said a local resident who rushed to the site.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a full investigation into the crash, with black box recovery underway. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families, declaring a national day of mourning.
As India grieves this national tragedy, prayers continue to pour in for the lone survivor – a beacon of hope amidst devastating loss.
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