After getting off a British Airways flight to South Africa, a British man collapsed and passed away. After an 11-hour flight to Johannesburg’s Tambo Internal Airport with his wife, Michael Morris passed away.
Keep reading to find out more.
He Passed Out At The Restroom
When he passed out in the international arrivals restroom, he had just gotten off flight BA057 and was waiting to get his luggage, according to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) CEO.
He Died At The Spot
Despite the paramedics’ quick response, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving his wife “distraught,” according to Ms. Mpofu.
A Representative Of The British Embassy Gave His Wife Comfort
On the same flight, a representative of the British Embassy took charge of the situation and provided Mr. Morris’s wife, who is believed to have been with other family members when her husband passed away, with consular support.
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He Was Waiting For His Luggage When He Passed Out
On Wednesday, while waiting for his luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Michael Joseph Morris, traveling on flight BA057, went to the restroom. There, according to officials, he passed out and was declared dead.
Returning Back To London After The Incident
However, they were scheduled to return to London Heathrow airport last week Friday
The Cause Of Death Is Unknown
Despite not being considered suspicious, the cause of his death is still being looked into, according to Acsa.
The Airport Statement
According to the Daily Mail , the CEO of the Airport company made a statement about the tragic incident.
A Shocking Experience
The incident must have been shocking for Ms. Morris, but thankfully, she was with some other family members at the time of the unfortunate incident.
How Their Vacation Trip Got Short-lived
A British Airways source also revealed to the outlet.
How They Tried Resuscitating Him?
The source added.
Rare Cases
While there are rare cases of people dying after a flight, it still happens, as they have been numerous cases of people who passed after alighting.
How Another Man Passed Away While Flying?
A man passed away in November while flying with easyJet from Cyprus to London. The male passenger became ill mid-flight as the aircraft flew toward Gatwick Airport.
Unsuccessful Reviving
Sadly, immediate defibrillator attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Wishing The Morris Family All The Best
Our heart goes out to the Morris Family during this tiring time.