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25 British Airways passengers, crew treated for smoke inhalation - reports 25 British Airways cabin crew taken ill mid-flight, plane diverted
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Crew and passengers aboard a British Airways flight are reportedly being treated for smoke inhalation after their aircraft declared a medical emergency and diverted to Vancouver, Canada. Cabin crew aboard a British Airways flight became so unwell their aircraft was forced to divert to Vancouver, Canada on Monday night.
Airline spokeswoman Michele Kropf confirmed 25 people were transferred to local hospitals after BA Flight 286, en route from San Francisco to London, was forced to land in western Canada.
However, she insisted smoke inhalation was not the cause of the problem, according to Reuters.
CBC News reports that 25 people were transferred to local hospitals after the aircraft touched down.CBC News reports that 25 people were transferred to local hospitals after the aircraft touched down.
Some 20 crew members suffering from smoke inhalation have since been released from Vancouver General Hospital and Richmond Hospital, reports CBC News. “Just to clarify it was not an emergency landing,” a statement from British Airways read.
Five passengers continue to receive treatment at a community hospital in Delta. Their condition is unknown. “The flight from San Francisco diverted to Vancouver after members of the cabin crew became unwell. The cabin crew were checked as a precaution at local hospitals before being discharged.”
BA Flight 286 was traveling from San Francisco to London when the emergency was declared.BA Flight 286 was traveling from San Francisco to London when the emergency was declared.
The exact cause of the emergency landing in Canada remains unclear. The flight had been due to land at London Heathrow’s terminal 5 this morning. “Our ground team at Vancouver has arranged hotel accommodation for the customers and will book them on alternative flights as soon as possible," the airline said.
A statement released by Vancouver International Airport just before midnight local time said the jet “landed safely” with medical personnel on the scene to assist. The flight had been due to land at London Heathrow’s terminal 5 this morning.
The airport said via social media that British Airways would open at 10 a.m. local time to help re-book any affected passengers. A statement released by Vancouver International Airport at around 11:30 p.m. (6:30 a.m. GMT) said the jet “landed safely” with medical personnel on the scene to assist.
Around 400 passengers were on board at the time of the emergency. Around 400 passengers were on board but none required medical treatment.