**Bhoomi Chauhan narrowly misses her Air India flight to London, only to later discover the flight ended in tragedy.**
**Traffic Mishap Saves Student from Tragic Air India Flight**
**Traffic Mishap Saves Student from Tragic Air India Flight**
**A fortunate delay keeps a Bristol student from boarding a doomed flight that crashed shortly after takeoff.**
In a poignant twist of fate, Bhoomi Chauhan, a 28-year-old business administration student living in Bristol, found herself fortunate after missing her Air India flight to London by just 10 minutes due to severe traffic. The near-miss spared her from boarding Air India flight AI171, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of 241 passengers and crew members.
Chauhan had been on holiday in western India and was en route to Ahmedabad airport from Ankleshwar, around 201 kilometers away. Arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, she was informed by airline staff that she could no longer board, despite having checked in online and holding a digital boarding pass.
"The traffic kept us stuck, and I just felt so frustrated when I learned I wouldn't be able to board," she recounted. "In that moment, I thought to myself, ‘If only I had left a bit earlier.’”
After leaving the airport in disappointment, she and her husband stopped to have tea and discuss getting a refund for her ticket when she received an unexpected call alerting her of the crash. Chauhan expressed that the entire experience felt surreal, emphasizing, “This is totally a miracle for me.”
The fateful flight took off as scheduled, but within moments, it experienced difficulty gaining altitude, crashing into a residential area, resulting in significant casualties, including among the local community. Among the dead were several British nationals, highlighting the tragedy's widespread impact.
The shocking event has prompted investigations into the crash, with emergency services working tirelessly through the night to uncover details and provide closure for the grieving families affected by this unimaginable loss. As the community reflects on the tragedy, Chauhan’s story serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the fragility of fate.
Chauhan had been on holiday in western India and was en route to Ahmedabad airport from Ankleshwar, around 201 kilometers away. Arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, she was informed by airline staff that she could no longer board, despite having checked in online and holding a digital boarding pass.
"The traffic kept us stuck, and I just felt so frustrated when I learned I wouldn't be able to board," she recounted. "In that moment, I thought to myself, ‘If only I had left a bit earlier.’”
After leaving the airport in disappointment, she and her husband stopped to have tea and discuss getting a refund for her ticket when she received an unexpected call alerting her of the crash. Chauhan expressed that the entire experience felt surreal, emphasizing, “This is totally a miracle for me.”
The fateful flight took off as scheduled, but within moments, it experienced difficulty gaining altitude, crashing into a residential area, resulting in significant casualties, including among the local community. Among the dead were several British nationals, highlighting the tragedy's widespread impact.
The shocking event has prompted investigations into the crash, with emergency services working tirelessly through the night to uncover details and provide closure for the grieving families affected by this unimaginable loss. As the community reflects on the tragedy, Chauhan’s story serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the fragility of fate.
