A Virgin Atlantic flight from Johannesburg to London was diverted to Lagos, Nigeria, after a young passenger fell seriously ill. The aircraft remained on the ground for one hour and thirty minutes while medical personnel attended to the child. Passengers arrived in London three hours behind schedule.
Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Johannesburg to London experienced an unexpected detour after a young passenger fell seriously ill. The aircraft, VS 450, diverted to Lagos , Nigeria , where the child was rushed to a local hospital. The flight continued to London three hours behind schedule. A passenger onboard, who wished to remain anonymous, shared details of the incident. She said that during dinner service, an announcement was made requesting the presence of a doctor on board.
The crew later informed passengers that a child had fallen seriously ill and a doctor was working with the Virgin Medical team to address the emergency. The flight crew explained that Lagos was the most convenient landing option due to the urgency of the situation, as both London and Johannesburg were considered too far. The passenger noted that a stewardess, with 26 years of experience at Virgin Atlantic, confirmed it was the first time she had witnessed such an event. Passengers were informed that due to the flight's extended duration and crew duty limitations, staff would take turns resting to ensure compliance with regulations. Upon arrival in London, passengers faced a slight reduction in breakfast service, though the overall flight proceeded as normal. Virgin Atlantic issued a statement confirming the diversion and emphasizing their commitment to passenger and crew safety. They apologized for any inconvenience caused and stated that the aircraft remained in Lagos for one hour and thirty minutes while the ill passenger was attended to. This incident follows a concerning trend of aviation accidents in 2025. Earlier this month, a Boeing EA-18G Growler Navy aircraft crashed into San Diego Bay, but both pilots were rescued by the US Coast Guard. A crash-landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada resulted in injuries to 18 passengers, including a child, though all 80 passengers survived. The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has reported 87 aviation accidents so far in 2025.
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