British national, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, was the sole survivor after walking away from the wreckage of the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people in an extraordinary tale of survival.

He was in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight when it crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. Mr Ramesh's brother, Nayan Kumar Ramesh, revealed that Vishwashkumar had no idea how he survived and escaped the plane as the only survivor.

There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on the Gatwick Airport-bound flight, Air India said. Nayan said that it felt great to seeing Vishwashkumar again, and that he was doing well. But he said that he was worried about his other brother Ajay, who was also onboard.

"We were all in shock as soon as we heard what happened, just utter shock. Speechless," he said.

"Vishwashkumar himself has no idea how he survived, how he got out the plane. When he called us, he was just more worried about my other brother, like 'Find Ajay, find Ajay.' That's all he cares about at the moment."

A relative told the PA news agency: "He's got some injuries on his face. He was painted in blood.

“He's doing well, I think. It's a big shock." A video shared on social media showed Mr Ramesh walking towards an ambulance, with smoke billowing in the background.

He was later seen in a hospital bed meeting Indian interior minister Amit Shah. Indian media said Mr Ramesh shared his boarding pass, which showed his name and seat number.

Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik confirmed to Indian news agency ANI that one man survived the crash. He said the survivor "has been in the hospital and is under treatment".

The commissioner revealed that 204 bodies had been recovered, while 41 people were being treated for injuries. The three Britons thought to have died on the flight were named by Gloucester Muslim Society as Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their daughter Sara.

The granddaughter of a couple, from Blackburn, who were onboard the flight said she is in shock and disbelief. Adam Taju, 72, and his wife Hasina, 70, were flying back from Ahmedabad's International Airport with their 51-year-old son-in-law, Altafhusen Patel who lives in London with his wife.

Ammaarah Taju said that they were clinging onto hope that they were still alive, after the plane crashed into accommodation used by doctors less than a minute after take-off. The cause of the crash was, since last night, still unknown.

In a statement from the King, he said he and his wife were desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad. "Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones," the statement added.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said, at the time, that he could not confirm reports a British national had survived the crash and the government was still establishing facts. He said his thoughts were with the families who were going to be "absolutely devastated by this awful news", while his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi said it was "heart-breaking beyond words".

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arranged crisis teams in India and the UK, whilst London Gatwick Airport confirmed that a reception centre for relatives of passengers was being set up where information would be provided, and that it was liaising closely with Air India. It said on X: "British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 0207 008 5000."

Air India flight AI171 left Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 13:39 local time (08:09 GMT), Air India said. It was scheduled to land at London Gatwick at 18:25 BST.

One video verified by the BBC shows the plane descending before a large explosion as it hits the ground.