FR5663 departed the capital for Malaga shortly before 5pm on Tuesday but was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after take-off as a passenger had taken ill.
A Ryanair flight traveling from Edinburgh to Spain had to be diverted following an emergency alert this evening.
Emergency crews met the plane on the runway and the passenger was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The condition of the passenger is currently unknown. A spokesperson for Ryanair told the Daily Record: "This flight from Edinburgh to Malaga diverted to Manchester after a passenger became ill onboard. The crew called ahead for medical assistance to meet the aircraft upon landing at Manchester Airport.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former chief constable to speak at child abuse conference in EdinburghSir Iain – who left his post as the head of Police Scotland in August – will address the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) conference on Monday.
Read more »
Unionists are trying to rewrite history of the Edinburgh tram fiascoUNIONIST politicians are trying to rewrite history over Labour/LibDem mismanagement of the expensive Edinburgh tram debacle. The SNP consistently…
Read more »
Body found in search for missing Scots man who vanished from EdinburghMichael Toner vanished in Edinburgh on Wednesday, September 20.
Read more »
Body found near Edinburgh City Bypass as police probe 'unexplained' deathThe grim discovery was made on Monday morning in a wooded area between the Edinburgh City Bypass and Edinburgh Park.
Read more »
Pulp announced as headline act for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrationsPULP have been announced as the headline act for this year’s Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh.
Read more »
Train passenger describes ‘insane’ 11-hour journey to EdinburghAvanti West Coast ordered taxis for hundreds of passengers on Monday night after a train from London to the Scottish capital terminated at Preston.
Read more »