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Dutch Man Dies on Cathay Pacific Flight to Hong Kong

1/11/2026

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A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong near Hong Kong International Airport.
Police received a report at 7:22 AM as the plane neared the airport, while cabin crew administered first aid and an ambulance was on standby.
At 7:38 AM, police and paramedics took him to North Lantau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Story summary

A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong near Hong Kong International Airport.
Police received a report at 7:22 AM as the plane neared the airport, while cabin crew administered first aid and an ambulance was on standby.
At 7:38 AM, police and paramedics took him to North Lantau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.