‘Almost beyond belief': ‘Miraculous' survival of lone Air India passenger examined
Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus has examined the 'miraculous survival' of a passenger on Air India which is 'almost beyond belief'.
Ms Marcus said the story is 'fit for a Hollywood blockbuster'.
'Just how Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old Brit, managed to stumble alive from the wreckage of the Boeing 787 when all other 241 passengers and crew perished is almost beyond belief.'
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