Haitian woman dies while being deported from The Bahamas

A Haitian woman died on Monday while being deported from The Bahamas, according to reports from the Immigration Department.

She was among 143 migrants aboard a plane bound for Haiti.

“As the aircraft taxied from the gate, they had to return abruptly due to complications with one of the female passengers. We were advised that a female migrant experienced health issues while on board the aircraft,” the department said. 

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Medical assistance was provided by the nurse stationed at Lynden Pindling International Airport, along with fire services EMTs.

The Doctor’s Hospital emergency medical team also arrived by ambulance to extend further medical aid.

Despite the efforts, the female migrant died during the course of the medical response.

The Immigration Department said that the Haitian Embassy in Nassau has been informed about the woman’s death.

 

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