Tag: in-flight emergency
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Virgin flight rescue: Anaphylaxis saved by crew in Pilbara
Life-threatening situation on board a Virgin Australia flight A routine journey to a mining heartland in Western Australia took a dramatic turn when a passenger experienced a severe allergic reaction mid-flight. The man, identified as a resident of Newman in the Pilbara region, began showing signs of anaphylaxis on board, prompting a rapid response from…
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Virgin Flight to WA’s Pilbara Heroic Medical Response Ends in Safe Landing
In-Flight Medical Emergency Sparks Quick Thinking What began as a routine Virgin Australia flight to the mining hub of Western Australia rapidly turned into a high-stakes medical emergency. A passenger, a man from Newman, was struck by a severe allergic reaction—anaphylaxis—shortly after takeoff. The incident unfolded on board a commercial flight en route to the…