IndiGo flight diverts to Karachi due to medical emergency onboard

A Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight from Sharjah was diverted to Karachi airport, in Pakistan after a medical emergency onboard.

Published: 02nd March 2021 11:33 AM  |   Last Updated: 02nd March 2021 11:33 AM   |  A+A A-

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IndiGo flight (File Photo | PTI)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: A Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight from Sharjah was diverted to Karachi airport, in Pakistan on Tuesday after a medical emergency onboard.

The passenger who had the medical emergency could not be revived and was declared dead on arrival by the airport medical team, IndiGo said in a statement.

The airline said the flight -- 6E 1412 -- coming from Sharjah to Lucknow was diverted to Karachi.

"We are deeply saddened with the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family," it added.

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