Friday 29 Mar 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): A two-month-old baby died on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth on Monday morning, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing the Western Australia Police Force's (WA Police) confirmation.

The Sydney Morning Herald, which also quoted an AirAsia spokeswoman, indicated that Radio 6PR's Breakfast programme reported that AirAsia had issued a statement regarding a "medical emergency involving an infant" on flight D7236.

"The safety and wellbeing of our guests is always our number one priority and, in accordance with procedure, the flight crew requested medical assistance on landing at Perth International Airport," the AirAsia spokeswoman was quoted as telling the programme.

"Upon arrival, the aircraft was met by a team of medical specialists and the relevant authorities, including the WA Police. We are unable to comment further on the infant's medical situation; however, our thoughts are with the infant and family involved," she said.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that police were preparing a report for the coroner.

It was reported that AirAsia's Perth-Kuala Lumpur flight D7237, which was scheduled to depart at 6.50am local time, was delayed as a result of the incident.

AirAsia was quoted as saying it would help and re-book guests who have onward connections from Kuala Lumpur on Monday afternoon. It was reported that AirAsia apologised for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

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