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Passenger dies of heart attack on flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tiruchy

The deceased Sasikumar from Ilayangudi in Sivaganga, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during the flight

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CHENNAI: A passenger travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Tiruchy died of a heart attack onboard an AirAsia flight on Wednesday morning.

According to Thanthi TV, the deceased Sasikumar from Ilayangudi in Sivaganga, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during the flight.

Despite efforts by the airline crew, he could not be revived.

His death was confirmed upon the flight’s arrival at Tiruchy airport.

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