easyJet flight U28545 is declaring an emergency and returning to London


Airline: easyJet Airline
Tail: Aircraft: Airbus A320-214
easyJet flight U28545

A flight from London Gatwick to Porto has declared an emergency over France.

The flight U28545 departed London Gatwick at 7:16 BST to Porto, Portugal but after 30 minutes into the flight, while cruising at 33,000 feet, pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700).

The Aiburs A320 (registration G-EZTM) turned around over Brittany back to London.

UPDATE 08:37 BST
We have confirmation this is a medical issue. A passenger is not responding, a doctor is onboard.

UPDATE 08:50 BST
On final approach to LGW.

UPDATE 08:56 BST
Touch down on runway 26L. Ambulance service was requested by the crew.

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