EasyJet flight from London to Edinburgh declares inbound emergency

AN emergency was declared on an EasyJet flight to Edinburgh last night.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Nov 2016, 07:15 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2016, 15:51 BST

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The Airbus A320-214 left London Gatwick for the Scottish capital at around 5pm but issued a mid-flight emergency.

a spokesperson for EasyJet said: “The captain requested an expedited landing as a result of a passenger onboard requiring medical attention.

“EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY811 from London Gatwick to Edinburgh today, 3 November, requested a priority landing in to Edinburgh due to a passenger requiring medical assistance.

“The aircraft was met by paramedics upon arrival in Edinburgh. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority.”

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/03/easyjet-flight-from-london-to-edinburgh-declares-inbound-emergency-6233558/#ixzz4OykTss37

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