Bengaluru IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Mid-Air Medical Emergency

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Delhi made an emergency landing at Hyderabad airport following a mid-air medical emergency.
The incident occurred early Friday when a passenger reportedly developed severe breathing difficulties mid-flight.
The flight captain immediately sought clearance from Hyderabad ATC for an urgent landing and was promptly granted permission.
The ill passenger, a 58-year-old man, was rushed to a nearby hospital upon landing but was declared brought dead.
Airport medical teams and ground staff were kept on standby as the situation developed rapidly.
IndiGo Airlines issued an official statement expressing condolences to the passenger’s family.
Other passengers on board were accommodated on a rescheduled flight to Delhi later in the evening.
Hyderabad airport authorities confirmed that all emergency protocols were followed efficiently.
The incident briefly affected scheduled flight movements but normal operations resumed within an hour.
Aviation authorities have ordered a detailed report from the airline regarding the incident timeline and response.