Moment hazmat crew boards British Airways plane after mid flight 'pandemonium'

Firefighters in full hazmat gear boarded a British Airways flight from London to Egypt after it was forced to make an emergency landing in Italy when passengers and crew started feeling unwell. The plane diverted to Venice where it was met by emergency staff in full protective gear and scanning equipment. British Airways says the unexpected stop was a precaution following a technical issue and no toxic fumes were detected on board. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /   / independent   Instagram /   / the.independent   X (Twitter) /   / independent   Facebook /   / theindependentonline   Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations