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Passenger dies mid-air on Malaysia Airlines flight
Malaysia Airlines passenger dies during Sydney flight after severe asthma attack
In brief
Malaysia Airlines passenger dies during Sydney flight after severe asthma attack 58-year-old Indian national died mid-flight despite emergency medical care Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Critical medical emergency
A 58-year-old Indian national suffered a severe asthma attack during an eight-hour Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney.
“The passenger was identified as a 58-year-old Indian national who suffered a severe asthma attack during the eight-hour journey.”
Immediate medical response
Crew administered CPR while a doctor and three nurses worked to revive the passenger.
Passenger pronounced dead
The passenger was declared dead mid-air by the flight doctor after emergency interventions.
No suspicious death
New South Wales Police confirmed the death is not under investigation as non-suspicious.
Malaysia Airlines apology
The airline apologized for flight disruptions and expressed condolences to the family.
The one thing
58-year-old Indian national died mid-flight despite emergency medical care
