Tragedy during flight: Eight-year-old girl dies en route to Chicago
An eight-year-old girl has died after suddenly feeling unwell during a flight to Chicago. The child and her entire family were on their way to a holiday. Although the pilot decided on an emergency landing and the girl was handed over to paramedics, her life could not be saved.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday. Then, eight-year-old Sydney Weston from Carl Junction, USA, suddenly felt unwell on the plane to Chicago. The girl was flying with her parents and brother on holiday.
Tragedy on the plane. Eight-year-old lost consciousness
During the flight, the child lost consciousness. As reported by the portal "Daily Express US," the family immediately informed the flight crew about her condition, and assistance was provided.
The pilot decided to make an emergency landing in light of the situation. In Illinois, rescue services were already waiting for the child. However, as reported later by the coroner's office, when the plane landed, the girl was not breathing and had no discernible pulse.
The child was transported to a local hospital in the city of Peoria. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, her life could not be saved. On the spot, the child's death was confirmed.
The coroner's office reported that an autopsy was scheduled for Friday, adding that preliminary findings regarding the incident would be published after its completion.
Source: "Daily Express US"
