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Yahoo
an hour ago
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Body of passenger who died on flight from Istanbul to San Francisco goes missing
A passenger who died on a Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to San Francisco was offloaded during an emergency stop in Chicago, but their body is now reportedly unaccounted for, SFGATE reports. Turkish Airlines Flight 79 departed Istanbul on July 13, and while flying over Greenland, a passenger suffered a severe medical emergency. Although the crew initially planned to divert to Iceland, the passenger's condition worsened, and they died before the plane diverted to Chicago. 'Consequently, the decision was made to continue toward North America rather than divert outside US airspace,' Aviation A2Z told SFGATE. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at Chicago O'Hare, a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities.' Although the passenger's body should fall under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a spokesperson told SFGATE there is no record of the deceased or any matching case. Today, its unclear where the remains are. The Turkish Airlines station manager in San Francisco confirmed that remaining passengers were rerouted to their destination, but the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's remains are unknown. The airline has neither confirmed the passenger's identity nor disclosed the cause of death, beyond noting it stemmed from a medical emergency. The Independent has contacted representatives for Turkish Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. A 2021 study found that the mortality rate on a plane is about .21 per million passengers, according to The most common causes of death include pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests and respiratory issues.
The Independent
an hour ago
- Health
- The Independent
Body of passenger who died on flight from Istanbul to San Francisco goes missing
A passenger who died on a Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to San Francisco was offloaded during an emergency stop in Chicago, but their body is now reportedly unaccounted for, SFGATE reports. Turkish Airlines Flight 79 departed Istanbul on July 13, and while flying over Greenland, a passenger suffered a severe medical emergency. Although the crew initially planned to divert to Iceland, the passenger's condition worsened, and they died before the plane diverted to Chicago. 'Consequently, the decision was made to continue toward North America rather than divert outside US airspace,' Aviation A2Z told SFGATE. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at Chicago O'Hare, a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities.' Although the passenger's body should fall under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a spokesperson told SFGATE there is no record of the deceased or any matching case. Today, its unclear where the remains are. The Turkish Airlines station manager in San Francisco confirmed that remaining passengers were rerouted to their destination, but the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's remains are unknown. The airline has neither confirmed the passenger's identity nor disclosed the cause of death, beyond noting it stemmed from a medical emergency. The Independent has contacted representatives for Turkish Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. A 2021 study found that the mortality rate on a plane is about .21 per million passengers, according to The most common causes of death include pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests and respiratory issues.
BBC News
2 hours ago
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- BBC News
'Doctor's strike will not affect provision for Latitude fans'
A hospital trust has said it has plans in place to deal with any emergencies during an imminent doctors' strike, including medical incidents at a major music Festival has opened its gates at Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, with tens of thousands of fans expected to be in attendance. The event coincides with the start of a five-day strike by the British Medical Association on Friday in an attempt to improve working conditions for resident doctors, the new name for junior Hulme, the chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust which runs Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals, said the trust could deal with any disruption, including at Latitude. "We always have our contingency planning... hopefully, there isn't any major issues at Latitude or elsewhere in the county," he said."If that does happen then we do have a mechanism where we can call even striking resident doctors back into the hospital if we believe there is a significant clinical risk to patients."Mr Hume added: "Always think twice before attending A&E, dial 111 just to see if you do need to come into A&E, or if there is an alternative way for you to get your care."We can assure that patients will be safe and if you haven't heard from us, do turn up for your operation, your out-patient appointment, or for your diagnostic test, because we will be going ahead." Nicola Cottington, the chief operating officer at West Suffolk Foundation Trust, said teams were "working really hard to minimise" strike disruption and they were "still open for business". "It does cause disruption, any strike means that our teams have to work incredibly hard trying to cover services," she added."We don't know in advance exactly how many resident doctors will be taking strike action, so it means we have to be very responsive in terms of our planning." Latitude has a variety of on-site medical services, including a team of medics and a landing point for air ambulances. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
News.com.au
7 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Teenager left fighting for her life after ear infection on idyllic Greek holiday
A British teenager holidaying on an idyllic Greek island has been left fighting for her life after an ear infection turned into a nightmare health battle. Millie Bayles, 19, now remains in intensive care at an Athens hospital after jetting out on a sunshine holiday to the island of Rhodes. Her family said she first noticed symptoms of an ear infection – but it turned into something much more serious. Millie, who comes from North Wales, was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis – leaving her family with a AU$82,000 bill to get her home. She was moved 480km from the island to intensive care in the Greek capital. The teenager, who is said to be out of immediate danger, remains in a semiconscious state. Mum Lauren Murphy and stepfather Pete flew out to be by her side as doctors battle to get her well. Millie unfortunately failed to take out travel insurance when she went with friends for the summer break. Her mum has now received a quote for tens of thousands of dollars to pay for her medical bills and bring her back to the UK. Lauren has been left no choice but to turn to the public for help to pay for her treatment – which includes a private medical emergency flight. The family have reached their AU$82,000 target on their appeal with more than 900 donations from family, friends and even strangers – and hope to get Millie home soon. Lauren said: 'We are now at the stage where we can look to bring Millie back to the UK. 'She is out of immediate danger, but she has a long road to recovery ahead of her.' 'She is still only semiconscious, and we have yet to see how badly this illness will have affected her brain in the long term. 'Unfortunately, due to being an invincible young person, Millie neglected to take out any holiday insurance, and so we have to fund her medical flight home privately. 'We desperately need help to get our girl back to her home country so she can continue her recovery process.' Stepfather Pete Murphy said: 'I am so overwhelmed by the immediate generosity of all of you lovely people and plenty that are certainly not on my friend list. 'Myself, Lauren and Millie are so grateful for your kind donations. Millie has got a long battle ahead but she certainly has a lot of people routing for her and we can't thank you enough for that.' Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can be very serious if not treated quickly – it can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. Symptoms typically include a high temperature (fever), being sick, a headache, a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop), a stiff neck, a dislike of bright lights, drowsiness or unresponsiveness and seizures (fits).
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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One killed in Fond du Lac County after head-on collision, another seriously injured with three vehicles involved
OAKFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – An 81-year-old woman from south central Wisconsin was killed during a head-on collision in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, multiple 911 calls reported the crash on U.S. Highway 151 near Thill Road in Oakfield, with deputies and State Patrol Troopers responding. 'Crashes like this are avoidable': Squad car in Wisconsin severely damaged after being hit by suspected intoxicated driver Two Dane County Sheriff's Office deputies were in the area for an assignment and witnessed the collision as it happened, immediately providing medical aid to those involved. An 81-year-old woman from the Sun Prairie area was pronounced dead at the scene, with a 59-year-old Waupun man seriously injured and hospitalized for treatment. Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman was heading southbound when she may have suffered a medical emergency, crossing over the grass median into the northern lanes and hitting the Waupun man's vehicle. Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after farewell show The man reportedly attempted to avoid the collision by maneuvering away, subsequently sideswiping another vehicle. The third vehicle's occupants reported no injuries. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
