Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Passenger found unconscious in an airplane seat at Viracopos and taken to hospital

A 78-year-old passenger was found unconscious in an airplane seat at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil, and was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

A troubling incident occurred at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil, when a 78-year-old passenger on a flight from Portugal was discovered unconscious in his seat upon landing. The emergency rescue team was contacted by the airline at 8:08 PM, indicating that medical assistance was needed on board. The airport administration reported that the passenger was already unresponsive when found, prompting immediate medical evaluation and treatment by the airport's medical staff.

After being assessed, the passenger was promptly transported to a local emergency care unit, the UPA São José, around 8:48 PM, using an ambulance from the airport. His medical condition after the incident remains unclear, but the airport authorities and the airline worked quickly to ensure the passenger received the necessary care in a timely manner. This event highlights the importance of timely medical response when dealing with emergencies in transit situations.

Further complicating the situation, it was noted that the passenger did not have any identification documents on him at the time of aid. This raises concerns regarding the identification of the individual and the necessary contact with family or relatives. The authorities will have to address these complications as they conduct follow-ups on his health and circumstances surrounding this incident, including how to ensure that proper personal information and support can be provided once he recovers from his medical condition.

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