Passenger dies aboard UK-bound Emirates flight
Machester Airport spokesperson confirms the incident
A medical team met Emirates Flight EK-21 when it landed at Manchester Airport around 7.30 am. PHOTO: GETTY
In a tragic incident on board Emirates flight EK 21, a 71-year-old man passed away during the journey from Dubai to the UK.
“Manchester Airport can confirm a passenger sadly passed away on an inbound flight this morning," Manchester Airport spokesperson said confirming the incident.
“Anyone with specific enquiries should contact the airline directly.”
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According to a Manchester Police statement, the deceased was found unresponsive by cabin crew, adding there were no suspicious circumstances.
The details about the cause of death have not yet been determined, though the man was reportedly ill before the flight.
A medical team met Emirates Flight EK 21 when it landed at Manchester Airport around 7.30am.
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Passengers disembarked from the plane before the man's body was recovered.
An Emirates spokesperson said: “Emirates can confirm that a passenger on board today’s Emirates flight EK 21 from Dubai to Manchester passed away during the flight. Emirates expresses its condolences to the family.”
This story originally appeared on The Independent.
“Manchester Airport can confirm a passenger sadly passed away on an inbound flight this morning," Manchester Airport spokesperson said confirming the incident.
“Anyone with specific enquiries should contact the airline directly.”
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According to a Manchester Police statement, the deceased was found unresponsive by cabin crew, adding there were no suspicious circumstances.
The details about the cause of death have not yet been determined, though the man was reportedly ill before the flight.
A medical team met Emirates Flight EK 21 when it landed at Manchester Airport around 7.30am.
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Passengers disembarked from the plane before the man's body was recovered.
An Emirates spokesperson said: “Emirates can confirm that a passenger on board today’s Emirates flight EK 21 from Dubai to Manchester passed away during the flight. Emirates expresses its condolences to the family.”
This story originally appeared on The Independent.