Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Falling from Aircraft Earlier than Takeoff: Stories

A flight attendant has reportedly been injured after falling from a airplane at an airport in England.

On Monday, Dec. 16, at roughly 4:30 p.m. native time, the lady — who works for the journey firm TUI — was injured because the airplane was making ready to go away at East Midlands Airport (EMA), in response to the BBC.

EMA’s Operations Director, Simon Hinchley, stated in a press release obtained by PEOPLE, “As first medical responders on web site, our fireplace crews attended an incident on Monday when a member of TUI cabin crew sustained accidents as an plane was making ready to depart.” 

“East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and took the injured crew member to hospital. We want her a speedy restoration and can help all events with the investigation,” Hinchley added.

The flight attendant reportedly opened the door of the plane “anticipating the steps to have nonetheless been connected,” in response to native outlet Nottinghamshire Dwell. Nevertheless, the steps weren’t there and he or she fell, the publication acknowledged, including that an air ambulance was among the many medical personnel referred to as to the scene.

A spokesperson for the Air Accident Investigation Department (AAIB) stated in a press release obtained by PEOPLE: “An accident which occurred at East Midlands Airport on Monday sixteenth December was notified to the AAIB.”

“An investigation has been launched and inspectors have visited the airport to assemble proof and make enquiries to know extra concerning the circumstances,” the assertion added.

The East Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they’d “acquired a name” relating to a “medical emergency” on the airport on Monday, per Nottinghamshire Dwell.

“We despatched a paramedic in a solo response automobile and an ambulance. The air ambulance was additionally in attendance. One affected person was taken by ambulance to Queen’s Medical Centre,” a spokesperson informed the outlet.

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A reader informed the publication that the lady “fell to the tarmac” after opening the plane’s door.

“She opened the door, took a step out and the steps that have been alleged to be there weren’t there for no matter motive. She fell to the tarmac and I heard she was significantly injured,” they stated, per the outlet. 

The Air Ambulance Service did not have any additional data so as to add when contacted by PEOPLE. A U.Ok. Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson informed PEOPLE in a press release, “On background we’re conscious of this occasion, nonetheless the investigation is within the arms of the Air Accidents Investigations Department, and Well being and Security Government, due to this fact we might are unable to touch upon this incident.”

TUI and the East Midlands Ambulance Service didn’t instantly reply when contacted by PEOPLE for added data.