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Medical Emergency: Delhi-Doha IndiGo Flight Diverted To Karachi As Passenger Dies

An IndiGo flight from the national capital Delhi to Doha was diverted to Karachi airport on Sunday night after a passenger fell ill onboard and was later declared dead on arrival, according to officials.

The deceased was identified as a 60-year-old, Nigerian named Abdullah, the officials said.

Official statements

The officials said the aircraft A320-271N, which was parked at Karachi airport for nearly five hours, returned to Delhi after the authorities in Karachi issued the death certificate of the passenger and all formalities were completed.

On Monday, an IndiGo spokesperson said that flight 6E-1736, operating from Delhi to Doha (Qatar), was diverted to Karachi (Pakistan) due to a medical emergency on board.

“Unfortunately, on arrival, the passenger was declared dead by the airport medical team,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

Civil Aviation Authority officials in Karachi said the passenger fell ill onboard and the captain requested an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.

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Flight returned to Delhi after completion of formalities

Doctors from the health department were sent to provide treatment but the passenger had passed away. After the death certificate of the passenger was issued and all formalities were completed, the flight returned to Delhi.

“We are deeply saddened by the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family and loved ones,” the spokesperson added.

Further, the spokesperson said, “We’re currently making arrangements for transferring the other passengers of the flight, in coordination with the relevant authorities.”

The total number of people onboard the aircraft could not be immediately ascertained.

Alina Khan

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