Toddler became ill before flight inquest told
Lemuna Armadan Osman, the two year old child who died on a transatlantic flight which was diverted to Shannon yesterday, had become ill during her family’s escape from war torn Eritrea.
Armadan Osman Biddo, the child’s father, told an inquest being held in Ennis that he and his family had fled their home in Eritrea due to war.
He said that his daughter first became ill while they were crossing mountains en route to Adis Ababa.
Lamuna received treatment in Adis Ababa for what was thought to be pneumonia. During this time she was given an injection and some cough syrup.
The inquest was also told that Lemuna had become very ill on the flight, vomiting and coughing. She died 40 minutes before the aircraft touched down at Shannon. Both airline stewards and a doctor who was on board tried to save her life, but were unsuccessful.
After the inquest was told that there was no medical evidence availible, it was adjourned until October.
Meanwhile, arrangements are being made for the family to continue their journey to New York with Lamuna’s remains.