A woman named Bhoomi Chauhan has taken to social media to share how a twist of fate saved her life from the tragic Indian plane crash that occurred earlier today.
According to Bhoomi, she was scheduled to board the ill-fated Air India Flight AI-171, but missed the flight due to heavy traffic on her way to the airport.
Speaking to the republic, she said: “I am completely devastated after hearing about the loss (of lives). My body is literally shivering. I am not being able to talk. My mind is totally blank now after hearing all that has happened,
She shared that she left Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 1:30 PM after missing her flight. Later, the London-bound Air India flight took off at around 1:38 PM but tragically crashed just minutes later in a nearby residential area.
She added: “My mind is totally blank. I am thankful to God. My Ganpati Bappa saved me
“Just because of those ten minutes, I could not board the flight. I don’t know how to explain this.
She said she had come to India for a vacation after two years and was preparing to return to London to reunite with her husband, whom she lives with.
