Tragedy struck a Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Manchester Airport after a passenger on board experienced a medical emergency. The LS756 flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Newquay, but the passenger unfortunately died, it has been reported.

According to witnesses who were on the plane, there “emotional” scenes on board when a female passenger fell ill and needed urgent medical attention as the aircraft started its descent over the Celtic Sea, ultimately landing at Cornwall Airport Newquay.

“Cabin crew had a chat with them and at one point they had to lay her down in front of the doors where the seats with extra leg room are. She was being asked how much pain she was in so that they could relay it back to the captain.

“She seemed to take a sudden turn. The cabin crew put out an announcement for any medical staff on board. Then the plane took a very dramatic veer to the right and it was clear something had changed and we needed to land straight away.

“Quite a few people were visibly upset and emotional by what was going on. She passed out, and they had oxygen on board and a defibrillator on board and started performing CPR. They did this for around an hour until we landed at Newquay.

“The air ambulance and a second ambulance was waiting when we landed, and they quickly got the steps and transported her out of the side of the plane on a scoop stretcher.”

Additional information regarding the incident has not been verified at this time.

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However, in a statement, Jet2 confirmed that the passenger on board sadly died and expressed gratitude towards both the crew and customers who offered aid during the emergency.

A spokesperson said: “Flight LS756 from Tenerife to Manchester diverted to Cornwall Airport Newquay yesterday evening, due to a customer requiring medical attention.

“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“We would like to express our thanks to our crew, as well as other customers who provided assistance onboard.”

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