An Edinburgh flight has been forced to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.
The Delta Air Lines flight, which was New York bound, was forced to land at Glasgow Prestwick Airport as four fire engines rushed to the scene and were present on the runway, as the Record reports.
It is understood that the aircraft developed a mechanical issue shortly after take-off causing it to be re-routed. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they remain in attendance at the Glasgow airport.
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A spokesperson for Delta also offered their apologies to passengers onboard flight DAL209 and insisted they are working hard to ensure those onboard are taken to their end destination as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for the SFRS said: "We were requested at 11.23am on Friday, 10 February to assist our fire service partners at Prestwick Airport.
"Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the site, where firefighters remain working to support their partners."
A Delta Air Lines spokesperson said: "Delta flight 209 from Edinburgh to New York-JFK safely diverted to Prestwick, Glasgow after a mechanical issue with the aircraft.
"We apologise to our customers for this inconvenience and are working to get them to their final destination as quickly as possible."
Prestwick Airport have been contacted for comment.
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