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| A transatlantic flight from Belfast to the United States had to be diverted after an elderly passenger became ill, carrier Continental Airlines has said. | A transatlantic flight from Belfast to the United States had to be diverted after an elderly passenger became ill, carrier Continental Airlines has said. |
| Flight CO95 to Newark Liberty International had to land at Keflavick, the main airport on Iceland. | Flight CO95 to Newark Liberty International had to land at Keflavick, the main airport on Iceland. |
| The elderly woman developed a low pulse and two doctors who were on the flight gave her oxygen until the 757 landed. | The elderly woman developed a low pulse and two doctors who were on the flight gave her oxygen until the 757 landed. |
| Two other passengers who became disruptive were also removed by the Icelandic police, the airline said. | Two other passengers who became disruptive were also removed by the Icelandic police, the airline said. |
| On arrival the elderly woman was taken to hospital. The flight later left Iceland for the US. |