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EasyJet flight to Glasgow 'reports mass vomiting' with medics rushing to runway
Flight crew aboard an easyJet flight bound for Scotland were reportedly forced to alert operational command and prepare ground support after a suspected stomach virus broke
An EasyJet flight bound for Glasgow reported a medical emergency mid-flight, with crew notifying operations and arranging ground support as the situation developed.
The incident involved passengers on flight U23116, departing from Sharm el-Sheikh for an overnight journey across Europe to Glasgow, and occurred in Dutch airspace during the early hours of the following day.
Cockpit reports indicate the crew flagged a rapidly developing medical emergency to the easyJet Flight Operations Centre, citing a suspected outbreak of illness among passengers.
Affected passengers were described as at least eight individuals experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, with the incident attributed to a suspected norovirus outbreak on board the aircraft.
The jet continued toward its destination and landed safely on Runway 23 at Glasgow Airport around 2:45am BST, with medical personnel and airport operations prepared to assist upon arrival.
The Mirror has stated that easyJet was contacted for comment regarding the incident.