Qatar Airways passenger dies on Doha-Sydney flight
- Woman dies on flight in Qatar
- The plane was heading to Sydney
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A woman has died on board an international flight to Sydney.
The 60-year-old was traveling on Qatar Airways flight QR908 from Doha, Qatar, to Sydney, New South Wales, on Friday afternoon.
She was found unconscious about halfway through the 14-hour flight.
The 60-year-old woman was traveling on Qatar Airways flight QR908 from Doha, Qatar, to Sydney, New South Wales, on Friday afternoon.
The crew members reportedly performed CPR and used a defibrillator in a desperate attempt to save the passenger.
A Qatar Airways spokesperson confirmed that a woman had died.
“Unfortunately the lady could not be revived,” he said.
“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”
Qatar Airways and Border Force have been contacted for comment.
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After the passenger was found unconscious, Qatar Airways crew unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate the woman.
