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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Colleagues pay tribute to 'warm, smiling' doctor and family who perished on doomed Air India plane
Tributes were paid today to a 'warm, smiling and kind' NHS doctor, his wife and three young children, who were wiped out in the horrific Air India plane crash. Dr Prateek Joshi, 43, had worked as a radiologist at a hospital in Derby for four years. He was flying back to the UK with his wife Komi Vyas – a fellow doctor - their daughter Miraya, eight, and twin sons, Pradyut and Nakul, five, who planned to settle down in the East Midlands city. The family posted a selfie of them innocently smiling after boarding the Boeing 787 plane before it took off from Ahmedabad yesterday. Royal Derby Hospital described Dr Joshi as 'not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team'. His wife of around 10 years and children had spent time with him in Derby on a regularly basis and were on the flight to Britain planning to settle down and start a new life, friends said. One of Dr Joshi's former senior colleagues at the Royal Derby, Dr Rajeev Singh, said: 'It is hard to accept that a man with such a passion for life, and his beautiful young family, have been taken in this way. 'His passing has left a profound void, not only in his professional contributions but in the warmth and spirit that he gave to the world every day.' Dr Vivekanand Sharma, minister at Derby's Geeta Bhawan Hindu temple, where Dr Joshi worshipped regularly, said: 'He was a good man, a lovely person with a smiling face, always looking to help others in any way he could. 'I first met him more than two years ago when he first came to the temple, although I had not met his wife and family before. 'Their twin sons are aged two or three and his daughter five or six. Our thoughts are with the family of Dr Joshi, everyone who was travelling on the aeroplane and those at the hospital which it crashed onto. 'We have deep sorrow for all of them.' Another of Dr Joshi's former colleagues, Deepak Pundaleekappa Kaladagi, a professor of orthopaedics at a hospital in Bangalore, posted a picture of the family on Facebook. In a heartfelt tribute, he said: 'Rest in peace Dr Prateek Joshi and family who breathed their last in the tragic horrific plane crash in Ahmedabad which killed 242 people on board. 'Dr Prateek was my MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine) classmate and a dear friend in JNMC (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, India). 'He was a Radiologist, his wife also a doctor, who had recently resigned from job in India and was planning to settle in UK, but fate had other plans. May their souls rest in peace and God give strength to their family to bear this loss.' Dr Singh, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director for Imaging at University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Trust, said: 'Prateek was full of joy, he was a wonderful man, friend, husband and father, and an exceptional Radiologist who was highly respected in his field. 'He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. 'He moved to Derby, from India, in 2021, quickly becoming a beloved colleague. He often entertained colleagues with stories about his passions outside of work, including his newly discovered love of fish and chips and enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District. 'He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many.' Before the flight departed, the family shared a selfie onboard the doomed flight, all of them smiling ahead of the next chapter in their lives. Neil Ryan lived next door to the doctor for a number of years, in a suburb close to the Royal Derby Hospital. He said: 'It's absolutely devastating, you just don't expect it to be so close to home. 'The fact that they were on their way back to Derby to set up their own life, the photo they took just before they took off, they were so happy and content, for it to end this way is just heartbreaking. 'We moved in 2019 and they moved in a few years later. A wonderful, beautiful family, absolutely brilliant. The kindest, really unassuming. When they lived here, they'd just had their twin boys who were babies at the time, absolutely tiny they were. 'We could hear them crying through the walls, but it was really quiet and cute. Just the nicest family. When they left, they came round and said goodbye, they gave us a big parcel of goodies and stuff. 'He was a doctor in the hospital just down the road. You couldn't ask for better neighbours.' Another resident, Paul Stewart, added: 'I would walk past and see Dr Joshi every now and then. We didn't know each other very well but I recognised his face in the news this morning. 'It's a tragedy that has brought so much sadness to Derby, across the UK and across the world. 'To think that those young children were on that flight with their parents is just something I can't fathom. I just hope their family are supported during this horrific time.' Stephen Posey, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton chief executive, said: 'We are profoundly and deeply saddened at the loss of our dedicated and talented colleague, Dr Prateek Joshi and his family. 'Prateek was not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team. 'We are privileged that Prateek chose to give his skills, talent and knowledge to the NHS, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.'
India Gazette
21 hours ago
- India Gazette
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Family of 5 from Rajasthan meet ill fate before new start in London
Banswara (Rajasthan) [India], June 13 (ANI): A family of five, including three children, from Rajasthan lost their lives in the plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed the lives of 241 people on Thursday. The tragedy befell the family as they boarded the ill-fated aircraft on Thursday to start a new life in London. The couple, both doctors, along with their three children, lost their lives after Air India 171, bound for London, took off and seconds later sank and descended into a fireball. A last photo of the family, which is making the rounds on the internet, shows the members seated next to each other with joy palpable on their faces. Komi Vyas, a doctor in Udaipur, had recently quit her job and was about to move to London with her husband, Prateek Joshi and their three children. Joshi had moved to London some time ago and returned to Banswara to take the family with him. Several members of their family had arrived at the airport to see them off on the day of the incident. Banswara Collector Dr Indrajit Singh Yadav spoke to ANI and said, 'A doctor couple and their three children from Banswara died in the plane crash. The husband, a doctor, was based in London, the wife had filed a resignation, and the duo and their kids were going to settle in London.' 'We met their family members and offered our condolences on behalf of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. We have been told that it will take up to 72 hours for DNA testing,' he said. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has recovered a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the debris of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, killing all passengers and crew members except one. 'It's a DVR, which we have recovered from the debris. The FSL team will come here soon,' an ATS personnel member told reporters. A DVR in an aircraft is a specialised system designed to capture, store, and manage video footage from cameras installed onboard. These systems are crucial for security, training, operational reviews, and compliance with aviation safety standards. While DVRs focus on video, traditional Flight Data Recorders (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) capture instrument metrics and audio, respectively, for crash investigations. A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, have died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting with the officials at the airport in Ahmedabad in the wake of the Air India plane crash incident. The visuals show PM Narendra Modi chairing the meeting while the officials brief him about the Modi, earlier on Friday, visited the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad and reviewed the ground situation, a day after the AI-171 flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad International Airport. Sharing an X post, the Prime Minister wrote, 'Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams are working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy.'Meanwhile, a process of DNA sampling for the identification of deceased passengers of the Air India 171 flight is underway at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and obtained detailed information about the entire incident. Shah said that there was no chance of saving anyone in the London-bound Air India plane crash because of the high temperature caused by the burning of almost 125,000 litres of fuel in the aircraft. Expressing condolences to family members of those killed, Shah said the exact number of deaths will be officially released only after DNA tests. Shah revealed that approximately 1000 DNA tests have been conducted so far. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
One last selfie: Udaipur doctor family's final moments before Air India crash in Ahmedabad
NEW DELHI: Amid the smouldering debris of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad lies a phone that may never be recovered — but the last photo it captured endures. It shows a smiling family from Rajasthan, ready to embark on a new chapter in London. That moment of joy has now become a symbol of the devastating tragedy that claimed 265 lives. For Dr Komi Vyas, a well-regarded physician at Udaipur's Pacific Medical College and Hospital, the journey marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. She had recently resigned from her job to join her husband, Dr Prateek Joshi, who had been living and working in London for over three years. Along with their three children — daughter Miraya and twin boys Pradyut and Nakul — the family was finally set to reunite overseas after years of planning. The family from Banswara had long dreamt of building a life together in the UK. But just minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, the flight to London Gatwick ended in a fiery crash, bringing their dreams to a horrifying end. Colleagues at Pacific Hospital recalled how Komi had excitedly shared her plans just two days before the flight. 'She spoke with so much hope and happiness,' said hospital chairman Ashish Agarwal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like El Goaltal: Ecuatorianos: generen un segundo ingreso con Amazon CFD. Empezar ahora Registrarse Undo In Udaipur, where the children studied, the loss sent shockwaves through the medical and academic communities alike. Lokesh Shukla, a close friend and neighbour in Banswara, said Prateek had returned to India a month ago to help with preparations. 'They were full of excitement — shopping for clothes, school supplies, even home décor — everything for their new life,' he said. Back in Banswara's Mohan Colony, opposite the district collector's residence, the family's home turned into a centre of mourning. Neighbours and friends poured in, many inconsolable. Shops in the locality downed shutters in a gesture of solidarity. Dr Prateek's father, JP Joshi, runs a diagnostic centre in Udaipur, while his mother, Dr Anita Joshi, is also from the medical field. The family was known not only for their professional success but for their kindness and humility. Relatives such as Hemant and Madhukar Joshi remained too distraught to speak. 'They were the kind of family everyone admired — grounded, loving, and generous,' said one neighbour. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
News.com.au
a day ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘Saddest photos ever': Family's final photo before Air India plane crash
A family shared a heartbreaking selfie before boarding the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The family of five from Rajasthan, India, posted the happy picture ahead of the shocking tragedy, The Sun reported. Udaipur-based doctor Komi Vyas had just quit her job to join her husband Prateek Joshi in London along with their three kids. The picture shows Mr Joshi and Ms Vyas with beaming smiles along with their children on board the flight, in what one X user said 'is one of the saddest photos ever taken'. Mr Joshi had moved to London some time ago, and the rest of the family was on their way to join him, NDTV has reported. 'Komi had quit her job recently to join her husband in London,' a spokesperson for Pacific Hospital, where Ms Vyas worked, said. Neighbours have told NDTV that Mr Joshi's father is a well-respected radiologist in the city. 'They left for Ahmedabad yesterday to take the flight to London,' Mr Joshi's cousin, Nayan, said. 'Prateek had come here just two days ago to take his wife and children with him. 'Several other members of both families went to see them off.' Ms Vyas' brother told NDTV the couple had been married for 10 years. Air India Flight AI171 had been heading to London Gatwick Airport when it crashed into a hostel used by doctors on Thursday local time. There were 242 people on board, including 53 Brits and 11 children. More than 200 bodies have been recovered so far, while one Brit, miraculously, survived. Haunting footage of the plane's final moments shows it before it crashed into a fireball. A formal investigation into the crash has now been opened by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. 'The takeoff was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift,' Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar, a former senior pilot, told NDTV. 'Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason.' British man Vishwashkumar Ramesh, 40, is so far understood to be the only surviving passenger. Incredible footage shows him walking away from the plane's wreckage almost unscathed. 'I just got out of the plane, it exploded,' he said, speaking in Hindi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X: 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.' Air India has confirmed that 241 of the 242 people aboard the plane died following the crash. The airline added that it 'offers its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased'.
Mint
a day ago
- General
- Mint
Smiling in their last moments: Doctor couple, their 3 kids took smiling selfie moments before Air India crash
Just hours before the Air India plane crash, a smiling selfie showed Dr. Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three young children on Air India flight AI-171, ready to start a new life in London. Minutes later, the plane crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad, killing all five family members. Pradyut and Nakul were twins. Kaumi Vyas, who worked at a private hospital, shared a picture on social media of the family as they sat on the plane – the couple smiling and the three children in the frame behind sitting in another row, facing the camera, ANI reported. A London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed into a medical college complex and erupted into flames shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people on board in one of the country's worst air disasters. Dr. Pratik Joshi had been living in London for six years, building a career and planning a future for his family. His wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, a respected physician at Pacific Hospital in Udaipur, resigned just two days before the trip to finally reunite the family abroad, according to reports. Their children—five-year-old twin boys Nakul and Pradyut, and eight-year-old daughter Miraya—were excited to begin a new life in London. Neighbours and friends remember the couple not just for their achievements, but for their kindness and progressive values. 'The whole town is in shock,' a close family friend told News18. 'They were a warm, aspirational couple who wanted the best for their kids.' Meanwhile, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a federal agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents, is preparing to send a team to India to assist with the probe into the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash. The whole town is in shock. They were a warm, aspirational couple who wanted the best for their kids. Tata Group-owned Air India has set up a dedicated passenger helpline: 1800 5691 444 for callers in India, and +91 8062779200 for those calling from abroad. The Tata Group has also announced a compensation of ₹ 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their life in the crash, ANI reported. (With inputs from agencies) Key Takeaways The tragic story highlights the unpredictability of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones. The incident underscores the need for stringent aviation safety measures to prevent such disasters. Community support is vital in times of tragedy, as seen in the response to the family's loss.
