An IndiGo Airlines flight from Kolkata to Ahmedabad landed in the city following medical emergency on board.
According to available information, a 75-year-old passenger identified as Prem Kumar Chaudhary suddenly took ill. The flight crew tried to help him but he appeared to be in need of immediate medical atten tion. Hence, the pilots decid ed to land the plane at Nagpur.
After landing. Chaudhary was attended by Dr Hemant Bhondekar of Kingsway Hospital at the airport. He concluded that Chaudhary’s sugar level had suddenly dropped. The medical team gave him necessary medication and proper advice before giving him green sig nal to resume his journey. Chaudhary was travelling alone.
The doctor said that his health was fine after taking medicines. As Chaudhary did not have any major health issue, no passenger was deboarded from the aircraft. The flight resumed its journey as soon as doctors gave Chaudhary permission to travel.
The crew’s action’s during the medical emergency were lauded by the medical staff on ground.
