A KLM Boeing 777 from Lagos to Amsterdam declared an emergency and immediately diverted to Barcelona.
A KLM B777-200 operating as flight #KL588 departed from Lagos, Nigeria to Amsterdam , The Netherlands.
The aircraft cruised at 38,000 ft when the crew declared an emergency near Marseille and was given priority clearance to land at Barcelona early in the morning.
The aircraft (reg. PH-BQI) has landed at 5.00 local time… with an additional passenger!
A woman suddenly went into labour. The KLM crew took her in the front plane galley for delivery.
The mom gave birth to a premature baby girl.
After the emergency landing in Barcelona the plane was welcomed by medical staff at El Prat airport.
Both mother and newborn are safe.
