Flight diverted to Gatwick Airport after passenger emergency

The Easyjet aircraft was travelling from London Southend Airport to Alicante, in Spain. It left the Essex Airport at 7am.

A statement on the Easyjet website said the flight had been diverted due to a ‘passenger’s well-being’ which required further assistance.

The aircraft landed at Gatwick at around 8am. It has since left and is currently on route to the Spanish city.

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