Watch: Emergency services rush to Heathrow as four passengers fall ill from British Airways flight ‘fumes’

9 Oct 2023 • 6:10 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

Footage has captured a large emergency services presence at Heathrow Airport after a number of passengers reportedly fell ill on a British Airways flight.

Firemen with breathing apparatus were filmed passing by scared passengers at around 4pm on Sunday 8 October.

One passenger tweeted: “Nothing like being locked on a plane with a ‘potential contagion’ for an hour and a half with no explanation or information.”

The London Ambulance Service sent a number of resources to the scene, including three medics in fast-response cars, two ambulance crew and their hazardous area response team (HART).

Scotland Yard confirmed four people were treated at the scene

Britsh Airways said their aircraft landed normally following reports of a technical issue.

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved