Ryanair flight en route to Leeds Bradford Airport forced to divert to Bristol after emergency on board
A Ryanair flight to Leeds Bradford Airport was forced to divert mid-air to Bristol after an emergency on board saw a woman fall ill.
The plane set off from Malaga, Spain, on Tuesday at 10.50pm and was due to arrive in Leeds on Wednesday at 12.50am.
A woman on board reportedly collapsed as the plane passed over France, arriving in Bristol 14 minutes later after a spontaneous diversion.
Images shared online depict ambulance crews outside the plane at Bristol Airport to respond to the emergency.
One passenger told Leeds Live the flight was grounded for some 90 minutes before it took off again at 12.45am, arriving at its intended destination in Leeds at around 2.30am.
The passenger said Ryanair staff were "very professional", but you could hear the "panic in their voices".
He added how the experience was "tiring" for all those on the flight.
The passenger said: "It was a little worrying as it was a night flight, so very peaceful, so that was the last thing to expect.
"The staff were very professional, although you could hear the panic in their voices.
"The lady was taken off the flight at Bristol and the flight then took off again to Leeds.
"Was pretty tiring by the time we arrived."
Details of the woman's condition have not been confirmed, although it is believed she was taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
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A Ryanair spokesman confirmed the incident, detailing a passenger had become unwell and the plane had to be diverted to Bristol Airport, where it was met by medical assistance.
The statement read: “This flight from Malaga to Leeds Bradford (12 May) diverted to Bristol after a passenger became ill on board.
"Crew called ahead for medical assistance to meet the aircraft upon landing at Bristol Airport.
"The passenger was disembarked and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
"This flight continued to Leeds Bradford at 12.45am local time.”
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