Emirates passenger dies after discovered ‘unconscious’ forward of touchdown at main UK airport

A flight ended with tragic news after a passenger sadly has died after being found unconscious as the plane was about to land at a UK airport.

The man died after traveling from Dubai on the Emirates flight headed to Stansted Airport on February 8.

Cabin crew reportedly found the passenger “unconscious” as the flight began its descent into land.

An Emirates spokesperson said: “On Emirates flight EK067 from Dubai to London Stansted on February 8, cabin crew found a passenger unconscious as the aircraft was preparing for descent.

“Our crew, assisted by doctors on board, provided immediate emergency support, however, the passenger remained unresponsive.

“Upon arrival, local medical authorities met the aircraft and confirmed that the passenger had sadly passed away. Emirates offers its deepest condolences to the passenger’s family and loved ones.”

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