Bhumi Chauhan, a London resident, narrowly escaped tragedy when she missed Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London due to traffic. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of all on board. Bhumi expressed her gratitude, saying, "My Ganpati Bappa saved me."
Close Call
- Missed Flight: Bhumi arrived at the airport late due to traffic and missed the flight by minutes
- Flight Schedule: The flight was scheduled to depart at 1:10 pm but took off at 1:38 pm, 28 minutes late
- Relieved: Bhumi left the airport at around 1:30 pm, unaware of the tragedy that would unfold minutes later
Bhumi's Reaction
- Grateful: Bhumi credited her good fortune and spiritual beliefs for saving her life
- Shaken: She expressed shock and gratitude, saying she couldn't think about the incident and was thankful to have missed the flight.