India, Nov. 8 -- A Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Milan turned distressing after a passenger died mid-air despite efforts by doctors on board to save him.

According to a report by CNA, the incident happened on flight SQ378 in the early hours of Wednesday.

Dr Desmond Wai, a gastroenterologist from Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, was travelling with his family for a holiday to Milan when an announcement was made over the cabin speakers asking if there was a doctor on board. Hearing the call for medical assistance, he immediately got up to help.

"Being a doctor, it's my ethical duty to help," said Dr Wai, who immediately went to assist.

At the back of the plane, Dr Wai found a middle-aged man lying on the floor as ...