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UK easyJet Flight Makes 'Urgent' Diversion of 150 Miles Minutes After Take-Off
The passenger was met by medical services, and the flight resumed to Copenhagen after a 2-hour delay, easyJet said.
Flight EZY2237 from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen diverted to Newcastle on Tuesday after an emergency was declared due to a passenger requiring urgent medical attention.
An airline spokesperson confirmed the diversion occurred because a customer required immediate medical assistance, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety remains the carrier's highest priority.
The aircraft landed in Newcastle at 9.45pm, where emergency response teams greeted the flight, according to the Manchester Evening News.
After the passenger was transferred into medical services' care, the flight resumed its route at around 10.10pm and eventually landed in the Danish capital at 12.30am.
Flightradar tracked the aircraft as it completed the remaining leg to Copenhagen, ensuring the passenger received necessary care before the scheduled service concluded.