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Man Dies of Medical Emergency on Abu Dhabi to Bangalore Flight
22 Jun
Summary
- A 51-year-old Indian man experienced breathing difficulties on a flight.
- He suffered a medical emergency shortly before the aircraft took off.
- His body is being repatriated to his hometown in Kerala.
A 51-year-old Indian national, Yousafe Kunhammu from Kerala, tragically passed away after experiencing a medical emergency on a flight bound for Bangalore from Abu Dhabi. The incident occurred on Monday, shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to depart.
Sources indicate that Yousafe began experiencing breathing difficulties. The cabin crew promptly alerted medical professionals, and paramedics rushed to the plane to provide assistance. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital.
The exact cause of death is under investigation, though family members suspect a heart attack. The flight experienced a brief delay due to the incident before continuing its journey. Yousafe is survived by his wife and five children, and arrangements are underway to repatriate his remains to Kerala.
