AN aircraft made an apparent emergency landing after being diverted to the region on Sunday night for medical reasons.
Ryanair flight FR9128 from Liverpool to Oslo, in Norway, was diverted to Newcastle International Airport. The plane landed safely at around 8.45pm.
According to reports, the aircraft was above the North Sea when it turned around and headed for the North-East.
It then descened steeply into the airport, on-line plane movement watchers said.
Newcastle International Airport declined to comment on the reason for the diversion last night.
However, according to Ryanair flight information, it was diverted to Newcastle because of a medical emergency.
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