A British Airways (BA) flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, in the early hours of Monday, October 6, after a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal from Anambra State d!ed onboard.
DailyTrust reports that the aircraft, which departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11pm on Sunday, October 5, was scheduled to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 5am on Monday. However, at about 1:30 a.m., the pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted to El Prat Airport in Barcelona.
The deceased, believed to be in his early 80s, had been ill and was being flown back to Nigeria for further treatment when he passed away mid-flight.
The incident caused distress among passengers, with confusion onboard reportedly triggering a second medical emergency involving a pregnant woman.
Her condition could not be immediately confirmed at press time.
British Airways, in a message to passengers, apologised for the disruption and assured them of support.
