Emirates Airbus A380 flight en route from Dubai to Munich had to make an immediate landing after the take-off from Dubai. The aircraft flying to Munich was diverted to Kuwait International Airport on October 10 after a seven-year-old child passenger health condition was found critical in the onboard flight.
The passenger was given emergency medical attention upon landing but unfortunately, couldnโt be saved.
The flight continued its journey to Munich where it landed around 2.5hours behind the schedule.
โEmirates confirmed that flight EK049 from Dubai to Munich was diverted on 10 October 2017 to Kuwait International Airport due to a medical emergency. The passenger received immediate medical attention upon landing, but unfortunately was pronounced dead by an emergency doctor on the ground,โ the airline said in a statement toย Gulf News.
However, the statement didnโt clear the cause of childโs death. The statement said, โEmirates expressed the condolences to the family of the deceased.โ
