'God saved me': Doctor's narrow escape from plane crash
Dr. Umang Patel, a UK-based doctor from Gujarat, narrowly missed tragedy when he canceled his Air India flight due to illness. The plane he was supposed to board on June 12 crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad, with most passengers and several people on the ground losing their lives. The flight, headed for London Gatwick, went down in a residential area—marking the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Investigators are now examining the recovered black boxes.
Patel felt unwell before leaving
Patel was set to travel alone but felt unwell before leaving. His wife and parents encouraged him to postpone his trip, so he rescheduled for June 15—never guessing what would happen to his original flight. It's one of those moments where simple family support ends up making all the difference.
Life can change in an instant
Patel's experience is a real reminder that life can change in an instant and that everyday choices—even listening to your family—can have huge consequences. It's both sobering and comforting, showing how unpredictable things can be and how much little decisions matter.