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Health
Driver Dies of Heart Attack at Halwara Airport in Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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A car driver suffered a fatal heart attack while at Halwara Airport in Punjab, authorities said.
A driver of a car reported a sudden cardiac arrest at Halwara Airport, located near Ludhiana in Punjab. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but the individual could not be revived and was pronounced dead on site.
Local police confirmed that the incident occurred during routine traffic movement within the airport premises. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured in the episode.
Authorities have not released the driver's identity or further medical history, noting that an official report will be filed in due course. The airport operations continued after the area was cleared and standard safety protocols were followed.
The incident underscores the importance of rapid medical assistance in public spaces, especially in high‑traffic zones such as airports.
Local police confirmed that the incident occurred during routine traffic movement within the airport premises. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured in the episode.
Authorities have not released the driver's identity or further medical history, noting that an official report will be filed in due course. The airport operations continued after the area was cleared and standard safety protocols were followed.
The incident underscores the importance of rapid medical assistance in public spaces, especially in high‑traffic zones such as airports.