Emergency Landing of Akasa Air Flight Due to Medical Emergency

An Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai made an emergency landing in Bhopal after a passenger fell critically ill. Despite efforts from the crew and an on-board doctor, the passenger was declared dead. The flight resumed to Mumbai after mandatory inspections, and passengers were provided refreshments.

An Akasa Air flight traveling from Varanasi to Mumbai made an emergency landing at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal due to a medical emergency involving a passenger, an official reported.

Despite immediate assistance from the cabin crew and an on-board doctor, the passenger was declared dead after landing. The flight for Mumbai resumed around 6pm post mandatory inspections.

Authorities coordinated to ensure passenger comfort during the delay, and Air India was asked to provide refreshments as Akasa Air doesn't operate from the Bhopal airport. The emergency landing was executed at 11:40 am after the pilot reported the situation to Air Traffic Control.

(With inputs from agencies.)