GCAA Confirms Death of Female Passenger At The Airport
The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority official confirms death of a female British National passenger on Sunday at the Banjul International Airport.
In an announcement on their Facebook page, the GCAA states, “It is with profound sorrow that the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) informs the general public of the unfortunate passing of a female checked-in passenger at Banjul International Airport. The unfortunate event happened around 19. 35pm in the evening of Sunday 15th October 2023, while the passenger was waiting to board Turkish Airlines flight. “
According to GCAA, the passenger had completed the usual prelude of check-in procedures and protocols, then entered the terminal departure lounge, settled down and rested for a while.
“She then decided to visit the Duty Free shop adjacent to the waiting lounge, which by virtue of its business offerings is the coldest in the departure lounge. Within seconds of entering the shopping space the passenger passed out while window shopping.” GCAA states.
They further stated that upon receipt of the alert, a team of relevant GCAA and State Public Health personnel immediately responded to the emergency and commandeered the Airport ambulance then rush the woman to Banjulinding Health Center for immediate medical attention where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
