Thiruvananthapuram: A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Sunday due to a medical emergency onboard, officials said.

Saudia flight SG 821, carrying 395 passengers and 18 crew members, had to alter its course after a passenger became unconscious mid-flight. The airline coordinated with Thiruvananthapuram airport authorities, who made arrangements for a safe landing and immediate medical assistance for the passenger.

The aircraft landed around 7 pm, and the passenger, an Indonesian national, was immediately rushed to Ananthapuri Hospital, authorities said.

Airport officials said the hospitalised passenger is Lia Fatonah (37).

Meanwhile, hospital officials said the passenger was brought in with complaints of chest pain, and she is being treated at the emergency unit.

ECG and blood tests are being conducted, they added.

The flight later departed for Madinah around 8.30 pm, airport authorities said. PTI