Saudi plane makes emergency landing

A Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft made an emergency landing at the Nagpur international airport, after a passenger onboard complained of chest pain on Tuesday morning. The airline, which had around 343 Haj pilgrims and 18 crew members on board, was flying to Jeddah from Dhaka. It was forced to land at the airport after 58-year-old Maroor Nisa complained of discomfort in her chest. The aircraft made the emergency landing at around 8.45 am. On receiving the call, a medical team from Arneja Heart Hospital had already reached the airport. Dr.Jaspal Arneja treated the woman in the aircraft itself. "She (Maroor Nisa) was suffering from hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and angina (discomfort or pain in chest)," Dr.Arneja said. "We corrected her sugar level and treated her discomfort in the chest. The patient was suggested to take prolonged treatment but she insisted on continuing her journey after feeling comfortable."

The aircraft left the airport at around noon after re-fuelling at the terminal. Airport authorities and CISF security had made required arrangements for the ambulance to make an emergency entry to the terminal. Nikhil Balankhe, who got the first call about the medical emergency, referred the case to Dr.Jaspal Arneja. "Thankfully, immigration and custom officials were present at the airport as the weekly flight to Bangkok was supposed to leave around the same time. Otherwise, there could have been more delays,"said an airport official. "We ensured that every care was taken as it was a serious issue. The patient was declared fit to travel and after taking expert advice the pilgrim was allowed to fly."

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