Police Confirm Death Of 63-Year-Old Woman
A Jet Blue flight — traveling from Barbados to New York — diverted to Bermuda after a 63-year-old woman became unresponsive during the flight, and the police have confirmed that the woman has died.
A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:55am on Wednesday, 3rd April, first responders attended L.F. Wade International Airport regarding a flight diversion to Bermuda, after a reported medical emergency.
“Jet Blue flight #1562, originally departed Barbados en route to New York, but was diverted to Bermuda after a 63-year-old woman became unresponsive during the flight.
“The woman was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where she was later pronounced dead.
“No further information will be given until the next of kin have been informed. Jet Blue flight #1562 safely departed Bermuda for New York, later this morning.”
