A tragic incident occurred aboard Air India flight AI 2485 from Delhi to Lucknow on Friday morning when a passenger suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical intervention, the passenger was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
Unnoticed Medical Emergency
According to airport sources, the passenger, identified as Asif Uddoula Ansari, appeared unconscious upon landing and had not unfastened his seatbelt. The flight landed at Lucknow Airport at 8:10 AM, and cabin crew quickly alerted medical staff upon realizing his condition.
Efforts to Save the Passenger
Onboard crew administered CPR and provided emergency medical assistance before Ansari was rushed to a nearby hospital in a life-support ambulance. Unfortunately, all efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful.
Rising Concerns Over In-Flight Medical Emergencies
This incident has raised concerns about in-flight medical preparedness and the importance of passenger health screenings before travel. Airlines and airport authorities continuously emphasize the need for prompt response mechanisms to handle such medical emergencies.
Authorities have informed the family of the deceased, and further procedures are underway.
Stay updated for more details on this developing story.
