A Briton was the only survivor in the 242-passenger Air India Flight AI171 that crashed yesterday.

The ill-fated flight carried two pilots, 10 cabin crew members, 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.

According to BBC, Ahmedabad police commissioner, GS Malik, the survivor was on seat 11A on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight.

“He has been in the hospital and is under treatment,” he said.

The flight manifest shared earlier by authorities lists the passenger in seat 11A as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national.

Ramesh was reported saying: “Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly.”

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of the Republic of India following the tragic crash.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and offered prayers for the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire Indian nation during this moment of grief.

The President also commiserated with the leaders of Great Britain, Portugal, and Canada over the loss of their nationals on the ill-fated flight.

“The tragedy of Air India reminds us, once again, of the fragility of life and the common bond of humanity that holds us together.

“At this moment of sorrow and pain, Nigeria stands in solidarity with our friend, brother and partner, Narendra Modi, and the people of India. Nigeria also deeply sympathises with the families and friends of other victims on board the aircraft,” President Tinubu said.

President Tinubu commended the swift response of the emergency agencies in India and expressed his confidence in their capacity and compassion to make a difference in the complicated situation.