Qatar Airways passenger dies on flight from Doha to Sydney

Qatar Airways passenger dies during flight from Doha to Sydney

  • Woman died during Qatar flight
  • The plane was on its way to Sydney
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A woman has died on board an international flight to Sydney.

The 60-year-old woman traveled on Qatar Airways flight QR908 from Doha, Qatar, to Sydney, NSW, on Friday afternoon.

She was found unconscious about halfway through the 14-hour flight.

Crew members reportedly performed CPR and used a defibrillator in a desperate attempt to save the passenger.

The 60-year-old woman traveled on Qatar Airways flight QR908 from Doha, Qatar, to Sydney, NSW, on Friday afternoon.

A Qatar Airways spokesperson confirmed that a woman had died.

“Unfortunately the lady could not be revived,” he said.

“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”

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