Medical emergency forces international flight to land at Wilmington airport

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A passenger experiencing a possible medical emergency prompted an international flight to divert to Wilmington International Airport Friday morning.

The flight was traveling from Toronto, Canada, to Bogotá, Colombia, when a passenger reportedly experienced a possible seizure.

The Wilmington International Airport Director confirmed to WWAY that the plane was diverted to ILM because of the medical emergency.

The aircraft landed safely, and the passenger received medical attention after arriving at the airport.

No additional information about the passenger’s condition or the flight was immediately available.