Swiss flight diverts to Hamburg after medical emergency

A Swiss flight from Stockholm to Zurich diverted to Hamburg on Tuesday, 13 October, after a medical emergency on board.

The Airbus A320 was carrying 156 passengers and was flying over northern Germany when the crew sent an emergency signal.

It landed at Hamburg Airport shortly before 8 a.m., rather than continuing directly to Zurich.

The passenger was handed over to medical staff in Hamburg for care and further examination.

The passenger’s condition and what happened medically were not reported.

After refuelling, the plane continued to Zurich, arriving about 9:50 a.m.

with a delay of a little over an hour.