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Manchester Evening News
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Helen Johnson

Ryanair flight to Manchester diverted to Scotland after medical emergency on board

A plane bound for Manchester from Norway has been diverted due to an emergency onboard.

Ryanair flight FR3227 from Oslo was due to land at Manchester Airport at 4.50pm, but has instead been diverted to Edinburgh Airport.

The diversion occurred after a passenger became ill on board.

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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