A flight operated by a foreign airline traveling from Dubai to Colombo was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi airport due to a sudden deterioration in the health of a female Sri Lankan passenger.

Regrettably, the 57-year-old woman, identified as Palawini, passed away during the flight.

Reports indicate that Palawini’s condition worsened unexpectedly while she was aboard the Dubai-Colombo flight. The flight captain promptly requested Karachi’s air traffic control for permission to land urgently at the airport to obtain immediate medical assistance.

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Upon landing, medical personnel from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) boarded the aircraft to attend to the passenger. Despite their efforts, Palawini was pronounced dead. It was confirmed that she had suffered a cardiac arrest during the flight.

The federal health officer stationed at the airport issued an official death certificate for Palawini. After completing necessary procedures, the flight carrying her remains departed from Karachi airport to continue its journey to Colombo.

The airline has not issued a statement regarding the incident. Passengers and crew members offered condolences to the family of the deceased.