Passenger dies aboard Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos
According to the airline, the passenger died after becoming unresponsive about 20 minutes before landing in Lagos, with police investigating the circumstances. The post Passenger dies aboard Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
A passenger died on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos. According to Kenya Airways, the passenger became unresponsive about 20 minutes before landing in Lagos. The airline's crew administered first aid and followed emergency procedures.
The flight, which experienced a medical emergency at around 9:20pm Nigerian time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 9:41pm. Medical personnel were waiting and confirmed the passenger had passed away after examination.
Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the deceased's family and friends, and apologised for any inconvenience caused. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death, as reported by Premium Times.
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