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British Airways Flight Diverts to Vancouver due to Medical Emergency; 25 Taken to Hospital

British airwaysBritish Airways flight BA-286 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Vancouver, Canada, on October 24th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane heading from San Francisco, California, to London, United Kingdom, was diverted due to a medical emergency.

Authorities said the crew declared an emergency after several passengers and crew members reported feeling sick due to fumes on board.

The plane, carrying 433 people aboard, landed safely. Twenty-five people, including 5 passengers and 20 crew members, were taken to hospitals.

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