NEW DELHI: A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Sunday. According to airport authorities, Saudia flight 821 was diverted after a passenger fell unconscious and the crew reported the medical situation mid-air. The aircraft touched down around 6.30 pm. The passenger, an Indonesian national, was immediately rushed to Ananthapuri Hospital. Hospital officials said the passenger arrived with complaints of chest pain and is currently being treated in the emergency unit, reported PTI. ECG and blood tests are being conducted to assess the condition. Airport authorities added that the flight is expected to depart for Medina shortly.
Mid-air emergency: Flight from Jakarta to Medina diverted to Kerala after passenger fell unconscious; rushed to hospital

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