Indian Man, 58, Dies After ‘Medical Episode’ Aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight to Sydney

A 58-year-old Indian man died aboard a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney after suffering a medical episode during the journey, according to reports citing New South Wales Police. The passenger became unwell during the flight and could not be revived despite attempts by crew members and fellow passengers to provide first aid.

Passenger Dies During Kuala Lumpur-Sydney Flight

The Malaysia Airlines flight was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney when the 58-year-old man suffered the medical emergency.

According to a Daily Mail report, the passenger suffered an asthma attack during the flight. His identity has not been released.

New South Wales Police said officers were called to the international terminal at Sydney Airport at around 5:50 pm local time on September 16 after receiving information about an unwell passenger aboard a flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur.

Crew, Passengers Tried to Help

Flight crew members and fellow passengers reportedly attempted to provide first aid after the man became unwell.

Despite their efforts, the passenger died after the aircraft arrived at Sydney Airport.

Police have not indicated that the death was linked to any suspicious circumstances.

Police Rule Out Suspicious Circumstances

New South Wales Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious and that no further police action is anticipated.

The circumstances surrounding the medical episode remain subject to the information available to authorities.

Malaysia Airlines Yet to Comment

Malaysia Airlines and Sydney Airport have not issued statements regarding the incident so far.

Further details, including the passenger's identity and the circumstances surrounding his medical emergency, are awaited.