An emergency situation unfolded when an Indian passenger plane, operated by IndiGo Airline, had to make an unscheduled landing at Karachi airport.
The reason behind this unexpected landing was a severe deterioration in the health of one of its passengers, a woman named Hajira Bibi. The pilot requested the emergency landing at 4:15 am local time on Thursday, citing the urgent health concern.
The authorities at Karachi Air Traffic Control responded by granting permission for the emergency landing, considering the situation on humanitarian grounds. However, upon conducting a medical examination, it was unfortunately determined that Hajira Bibi had already passed away.
Following this somber discovery, the plane, now carrying the deceased woman’s body, resumed its journey to Hyderabad Deccan in India at 6:15 am. This incident highlights the challenging decisions and circumstances that can arise during air travel emergencies, emphasizing the importance of swift and coordinated responses by aviation authorities and airline crews.