A plane due to land in Manchester Airport from Norway has been diverted due to a medical emergency on board.
The Ryanair flight FR3227 from Oslo was bound for the airport at 4.50pm, but has instead been diverted to Edinburgh Airport.
The diversion occurred after a passenger became ill on board, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Ryanair confirmed that crew called ahead to request assistance and the passenger has now been met by medics to have further treatment.
It is due to continue its journey to Manchester shortly.
A spokeswoman for Ryanair said: "This flight from Oslo to Manchester diverted to Edinburgh after a customer became ill on board.
"The crew called ahead to request medical assistance, the aircraft landed normally and the customer was met by medics for further treatment.
"The aircraft will depart for Manchester shortly.”
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