A Flight Diverted To Shannon Today Because Two People Required Medical Attention

A transatlantic flight diverted to Shannon today after two passengers required medical attention.

According to BreakingNews.ie, Air Transat flight TS-722 was travelling from Toronto, Canada to London Gatwick when the crew declared a medical emergency.

A man in his 50s suffered a suspected heart attack while a young girl sustained a bump on her head.

The male passenger was removed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment while the girl was able to continue her journey to London.