A jet that left Spain for the UK was forced to land early after a woman became ‘ill’ and collapsed during the flight.
The Ryanair flight departed from Malaga at 10.50pm on Tuesday (May 12) and was due to arrive in Leeds in the early hours of Wednesday, at around 12.50am.
However, a passenger said the flight ended up being severely delayed as it diverted to Bristol to attend to an emergency situation.
The passenger claimed a woman collapsed while on board as the jet was flying over France, causing crew to divert to Bristol 14 minutes later, reports Leeds Live.
Pictures have been shared of an ambulance crews outside the plane at Bristol Airport. The passenger added the flight was grounded for about 90 minutes before it took off again at 12.45am. It arrived in Leeds at around 2.30am.
The jet diverted minutes after the woman collapsed -Credit:Johnny O
The passenger, Johnny, added that Ryanair staff were ‘very professional’ but you could hear the “panic in their voices”. He said the experience was “tiring” for all those on the flight.
Speaking about the incident, he said: “It was a little worrying as the 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.”
A Ryanair spokesperson said: “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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