Tragic Incident on British Airways Flight to Caribbean: Briton Passes Away Mid-Air

Unresponsiveness on a British Airways flight with his mother to Antigua led to the death of a Briton.

The 29-year old died despite the medics' best efforts to revive him.

The emergency services were waiting at VC Bird International Airport before the plane's emergency landing.

The Briton died at 6:37 PM on June 22, 2018.

He suffered from a number of medical conditions including hypertension, muscular dystrophy, and ulcerative colitis.

The doctors who examined him believed he died from natural causes, as they found no "marks of violence".

Antigua Police, who are currently investigating the incident, said that they were investigating it as they do all other incidents of this type.

"However, foul play is not suspected at this stage and we will be working with the family and will be cooperating with them fully."

His mother confirmed that he had been hospitalised several times due to his medical history. He spent the last five days in intensive treatment for sepsis, blood poisoning and sepsis.

In the twin-island nation St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua is nearby. He was treated with IV fluids, antibiotics, and insulin.

She reported to police that her child had discharged himself, which he was known to do in the past.

He was losing weight and struggling with dehydration before he died.

The body of the man, believed to have come from London has been given permission by his family to be moved to a funeral parlor in the city.

Antigua Police sent condolences on behalf of the entire Antigua Police Department to the family.

They mentioned, "Imagine coming to our beautiful island and ending up like this. It is so sad. Our sympathy is with the family."

A spokesperson from the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed that "We are assisting the family of a British man who died in Antigua and Barbuda."

Source: gbnews.com