Passenger dies mid-air while travelling to Chennai from Colombo

22 Jun, 2025

A 45-year-old passenger travelling from Colombo to Chennai on a SriLankan Airlines flight died mid-air after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday.

The passenger, identified as Kamal Basha from Andhra Pradesh, complained of chest pain while the flight was cruising.

Flight attendants immediately administered first aid and alerted the pilot.

The pilot then contacted Chennai Air Traffic Control for emergency assistance.

Despite efforts, the passenger could not be revived.

Airport police retrieved his body and sent it for post-mortem. A case has been registered and further investigation is on. (Times of India)

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