Bengaluru-Patna flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after passenger suffers seizure

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Patna diverted to Nagpur on Friday when a passenger experienced severe symptoms, including shaking and loss of consciousness.

Published on: Aug 24, 2024, 13:00:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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An IndiGo flight en route from Karnataka capital Bengaluru to Patna on Friday, had to be diverted for an emergency landing at the Nagpur Airport after a passenger experienced a severe medical crisis mid-flight. The incident occurred when the passenger, who was not named, began showing alarming symptoms including intense shaking, loss of consciousness, and body stiffness, according to a report by news agency PTI.

The passenger is receiving emergency treatment at KIMS-Kingsway Hospital, with initial assessments suggesting a seizure disorder. (AFP File Photo)

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Following the emergency landing, the passenger was promptly transported to the KIMS-Kingsway Hospital in Nagpur. A senior official from the hospital spoke to the media and said that the initial medical evaluation suggests the passenger may be suffering from a seizure disorder. The individual is currently receiving treatment in the hospital's emergency department, the report noted.

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The decision to land the aircraft in Nagpur was made swiftly by the flight crew in response to the medical emergency, ensuring that the passenger received urgent care. The airline has not yet released a formal statement or further details about the incident or the passenger’s condition.

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The flight, which was originally bound for Patna, has been rescheduled to continue its journey after the emergency was resolved.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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