Manpreet Kaur, a 24-year-old woman of Indian origin, tragically passed away after boarding a Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne, Australia. Scheduled to reunite with her family in India after over four years, she encountered health issues soon after boarding on June 20. Reports indicate she struggled to fasten her seatbelt and subsequently collapsed on the cabin floor, where she passed away before the flight could take off.
According to news.com.au, emergency services and the cabin crew responded swiftly, but Manpreet succumbed to tuberculosis, a lung disease, which was later cited as the cause of her death. Manpreet had moved to Australia in March 2020 and had been eagerly anticipating her long-awaited trip to New Delhi to see her family.
Manpreet Kaur
Qantas Airways expressed condolences to Manpreet’s family, emphasizing that immediate assistance was provided upon her collapse. The airline, through a statement to Daily Mail, acknowledged the tragic incident and extended sympathies to those affected.
In response to the sudden loss, Manpreet’s friend, Gurdip Grewal, launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her family. Grewal described Manpreet as a dear friend who left behind a profound impact on those who knew her. The campaign successfully exceeded its target of $30,000 Australian Dollars, receiving contributions from 824 donors, totaling $31,662 AUD at the latest update.
The fundraiser reflected a community effort to honor Manpreet’s memory and assist her grieving family during this difficult period. The incident has left friends, family, and the community mourning the loss of a young woman whose journey to reunite with loved ones was tragically cut short.
