The local officials in Guyana have been contacted by the federal government to learn more about a Canadian citizen who died days after her plane which boarded to Toronto, crash-landed.
Global Affairs Canada’s spokesperson, Maegan Graveline said, “Consular officials are providing consular assistance to the family during this difficult time and are in contact with local authorities to gather more information.”
In a statement issued on Sunday, Graveline offered condolences to Rookia Kalloo’s family.
86-year-old Kalloo reportedly died on Friday morning at a hospital in Georgetown, capital of Guyana.
Earlier this week, the family of Kalloo admitted her to hospital after she acted strangely. She was diagnosed with a head injury and her condition deteriorated rapidly in days that followed, according to a local newspaper.
Citing Privacy Act, Global Affairs did not disclose any further information or details of Kalloo’s death or where she lived in Canada.
However, Kingston, Jamaica-based airline’s spokesperson said on Saturday that it has noticed no record that Kalloo was treated in hospital “for any injuries as a result of the accident.”
The statement said, “We are investigating the position further and lending all possible assistance and support to Mrs. Kalloo’s relatives as they come to terms with their loss.”
Among 128 passengers, Kallo was also on-board on Fly Jamaica Flight OJ256 where it went beyond the runway at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Georgetown on November 9.
On the way back to Pearson airport, the pilot was forced to turn back nearly 20 minutes after takeoff due to problems occurred in the hydraulic systems.
Several plane tries blew during landing and its right engine became dislocated from its wing. And finally the aircraft came to a stop, meters from a deep embankment.
Many criticized Fly Jamaica for lack of communication leading to crash landing.
– Harleen Sandhu
