Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Sami Quadri

TUI flight attendant left seriously injured after horror fall at East Midlands Airport

Stock photo of a TUI plane - (PA Wire)

A TUI flight attendant was left seriously injured after plunging from a plane door in a shocking accident at East Midlands Airport.

The senior crew member, who had more than 36 years’ experience, was closing the aircraft’s front door on December 16, 2024, when she placed her left foot on the steps. But the steps were pushed away from the aircraft before the door was shut. Despite trying to cling onto the door, she fell through the gap to the ground below, breaking multiple bones.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.