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Dave Shepherd

Ryanair flight declared 'emergency' after cabin crew member fell 'seriously ill'

A UK-bound Ryanair flight from Tenerife declared an 'emergency' over the English Channel after a cabin crew member fell 'seriously ill'.

The pilot needed to make an emergency landing at East Midlands Aiorport following the incident on Thursday (August 19), Derbyshire Live reports.

The incident came just a day before a Manchester-bound flight from Porto had to be diverted to Bristol Airport after a separate medical emergency involving a passenger.

READ MORE: Ryanair flight from Porto diverted to Bristol Airport amid medical emergency

UK bound Flight FR3153 set off from Tenerife at 6.12pm on Thursday (August 19) but declared the emergency shortly before it was due to land at 10.25pm.

The Boeing 737-8AS landing safely at East Midlands Airport and paramedics boarded the plane in order to give emergency treatment to the cabin crew member.

The runway remained closed by emergency services and inbound flights diverted to neighbouring Manchester Airport.

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A passenger praised Ryanair staff for the medical incident on friday which led to the unexpected diversion to Bristol Airport.

Twitter user @ChiefMessiah said: "Medical emergency on flight into #Manchester now diverted to Bristol.

"Respect to the @Ryanair staff and 2 Dr’s that sprung into action and the nurse who rolled up and organised them all, great teamwork."

Ryanair confirmed the passenger was met by medics on the tarmac for further treatment.

A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "This flight from Porto to Manchester (20 Aug) diverted to Bristol after a passenger became ill on board.

"The crew called ahead to request medical assistance upon arrival, the aircraft landed normally and the passenger disembarked and was met by medics for further treatment.

"The aircraft departed for Manchester a short time later. Ryanair apologises to all customers for this short delay.”

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