Edinburgh Airport: Ryanair passenger flight from Edinburgh to London declares mid-air emergency

An Edinburgh to London passenger flight declared a mid-air emergency on Monday
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An Edinburgh to London passenger flight declared a mid-air emergency on Monday.

The Ryanair flight, which took off from Edinburgh Airiport at 10.37am, made a U-turn back to the Scottish capital shortly after take-off.

It is believed a passenger took ill on board the flight. Ryanair has been approached for comment.

More to follow.

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