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Swiss Flight Diverts to Kazakhstan After Co-Pilot's Medical Emergency; Three Doctors Assist

By

Colson Thayer

23d ago· 4 min readenNews

Summary

A Swiss flight from South Korea to Zurich was forced to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after the co-pilot experienced a medical emergency mid-flight. About six hours into the journey, the plane made a sharp turn south. Three doctors on board assisted the co-pilot, who was rushed to a hospital upon landing. The incident highlights the critical role of medical professionals who happen to be passengers during in-flight emergencies.

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A medical emergency involving the co-pilot
About six hours into the flight from South Korea, the flight made a sharp turn south
Three doctors on board assisted the co-pilot, who was rushed to a hospital upon landing
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A Swiss flight to Zurich was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Kazakhstan earlier this week after a pilot experienced a medical emergency mid-flight. About six hours into the flight from South Korea, the flight made a sharp turn south after “a medi

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