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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

British Airways flight forced to divert to Manchester after mid-air emergency

The Airbus A319 was diverted to Manchester as a precaution due to a ‘minor suspected technical issue’ - (Getty Images)

A British Airways flight to Belfast was forced to divert to Manchester for almost four hours after pilots declared an emergency on board.

Flight BA1410 from London Heathrow to Belfast touched down in Manchester on Saturday morning (26 July) following a “suspected technical issue” with the aircraft.

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