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Ryanair flight met by emergency services at Edinburgh after 'medical incident'
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics18 hr. ago

Ryanair flight met by emergency services at Edinburgh after 'medical incident'

On September 1, 2026, a Ryanair flight (FR6123) traveling from Gdansk to Edinburgh encountered a medical emergency mid-flight. The pilot transmitted a squawk 7700 signal, indicating a general emergency, prompting emergency services to await the plane's arrival at Edinburgh Airport. Upon landing, paramedics were on standby to assist the affected passenger, who was then disembarked and received medical attention. Ryanair confirmed the incident and stated that the crew contacted authorities beforehand as a precautionary measure.

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Ryanair flight met by emergency services at Edinburgh after 'medical incident'

On September 1, 2026, a Ryanair flight (FR6123) traveling from Gdansk to Edinburgh encountered a medical emergency mid-flight. The pilot transmitted a squawk 7700 signal, indicating a general emergency, prompting emergency services to await the plane's arrival at Edinburgh Airport. Upon landing, paramedics were on standby to assist the affected passenger, who was then disembarked and received medical attention. Ryanair confirmed the incident and stated that the crew contacted authorities beforehand as a precautionary measure.

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