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Bhoomi Chauhan was leaving India after her vacation and was returning to her home in London

The lady said she was left blank, shivering all over and unable to come to terms with what had just happened

Just like Chauhan, many believe that God was on her side, but some say it was all fate after the plane crashed minutes later

In a rare event, Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Bharuch, Gujarat, narrowly escaped tragedy when she missed boarding an Air India flight by just 10 minutes.

Bhoomi Chauhan alongside a snap from the crash site showing part of the plane stuck in a building. Photo: Bhoomi Chauhan, Sam Panthaky.

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The flight, bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

The accident claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, who spent a few seconds in the air before disaster struck.

Indian woman's lucky escape

Chauhan was visiting India for vacation after two years and was returning to London, where she lives with her husband.

Due to heavy traffic, she got delayed and arrived at the airport late, preventing her from boarding the plane.

According to NDTV, the woman is reported to have pleaded with the staff to allow her to board, but her request was turned down.

Just moments after leaving the airport, she got news of the plane crash as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost altitude and plummeted into a residential complex.

Speaking to local media during an interview, Chauhan said she was devastated and her whole body was shivering.

She thanked God for saving her, saying she left the airport just minutes before the crash.

The woman said it was the first time she was returning to India after moving to London two years prior, adding she does not fly more often.

Chauhan's mother said it was all down to divine intervention, noting that Ganpati Bappa saved her daughter.

Investigations have been launched into the horrific crash that has left hundreds of families in mourning.

Here are some of the messages from netizens regarding her narrow escape:

@KarnatakaIndex9 said:

"You?re really one of the lucky ones. Looks like God wanted you to live and continue your journey. Life is truly precious, and we?re just glad you?re still with your family."

@KillerCool13 said:

"This is how Gods save their devotees."

@Its_Me_Jasraj said:

"When destiny speaks, even a 10-minute delay becomes a lifetime blessing. Bhoomi?s words echo the power of faith ? 'Ganpati Bappa saved me.' In a world full of chaos, this is a divine reminder that God never leaves His devotees alone. Tears, goosebumps, and gratitude."

@SumitM_X said:

"Sometimes being late by 10 minutes is destiny?s way of saving you. Ganpati Bappa truly watches over his devotees. Strength and prayers for everyone affected."

@stopitvish said:

"She really is God?s own child. The way she escaped that accident, and it felt like a blessing from above."

Firefighters trying to put off the flames that engulfed a hostel in Ame Ahmedabad. Photo: NurPhoto.

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Man survives ill-fated Air India crash

In related news, the crash resulted in one miraculous survivor, a British national of Indian origin, identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.

Seated in 11A3, he is reported to have jumped out of the plane just before the crash, saving his life.

However, the businessman was unable to save his brother, who was reportedly seated next to him.

His family, who live in Leicester, UK, was shattered but also relieved not to have lost two family members.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke