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IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after passenger collapses midair
India
Published on 30 April 2026
Crew called for priority landing as passenger lost consciousness
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Pune was diverted to Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Thursday after a female passenger suddenly lost consciousness onboard. Cabin crew alerted Air Traffic Control to request priority landing and urgent medical assistance. The aircraft landed safely as medical support was arranged for the passenger, avoiding any further escalation during the flight.
- Passenger collapsed suddenly during the Kolkata to Pune flight
- Flight diverted to Raipur airport for emergency landing
- Crew sought priority landing and urgent medical help
- Aircraft landed safely with medical assistance arranged
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