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22.05.2023 - 12:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport was diverted this morning after a passenger fell ill.
The flight to Murcia in Spain took off as normal from Manchester at around 7.50am. But shortly after take-off, it had to be diverted to London Stansted.
A spokesperson for the airline said a passenger became ill onboard. They were met by medics for treatment at London Stansted.
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The flight was 'delayed briefly'. In a statement, a Ryanair spokesperson said: "This flight from Manchester to Murcia (22 May) diverted to London Stansted when a passenger became ill on board.
The passenger disembarked and was met by medics for treatment before this flight continued to Murcia following a brief delay."
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