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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Man dies after collapsing mid-air on Hong Kong flight

  • A 51-year-old man died after collapsing onboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Hong Kong on Friday morning.
  • The passenger, identified only by his surname Shen, lost consciousness on Flight CX216 before landing at Hong Kong International Airport.
  • Cabin crew and an onboard doctor provided immediate first aid, and emergency services were notified.
  • Paramedics boarded the aircraft upon its 6.53am landing but pronounced the man dead at the scene.
  • Mr Shen, reportedly an insurance broker, had been feeling unwell during the journey, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

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