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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed the death of a passenger aboard its flight operating from New York to Kenya. According to the airline, the passenger passed away mid-flight on Monday August 22.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a statement released on Tuesday, Kenya Airways said one of the passengers in flight KQ003 was taken ill prompting a medical emergency landing at Casablanca in Morocco.<\/p>\n

“On arrival in Casablanca, medical personnel at the airport found the passenger unresponsive and was confirmed to have passed away,” the statement reads as reported by the star.co.ke.<\/p>\n

STATEMENT: Diversion of KQ003 Flight From New York to Nairobi pic.twitter.com\/eOEcuZ70Ss<\/p>\n

The airline has sent a message of condolences to the family and friends of the passenger.<\/p>\n

It also apologized to the guests on the flight for the distress.<\/p>\n

“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and sincerely apologize to our other guests for the inconvenience.”<\/p>\n

KQ003 was scheduled to land in Nairobi at 10:30 am on Monday but delayed till 1900hrs, according to reports.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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