Stewardess dies after falling from plane

A flight attendant from the airline Emirates was killed last Wednesday after a fall from the emergency exit of a stationary aircraft.

According to the first reports, the stewardess was preparing the Emirates plane for boarding when the incident happened. 'A cabin crew member accidentally fell through an open door while preparing the plane,' Emirates reports.

The flight attendant, whose nationality was not disclosed, sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday evening, where she did not die much later.

The aviation authorities of Uganda will start an investigation into the incident. Airline Emirates promises full cooperation.