Manchester Airport worker seriously injured after falling from Jet2 plane
A man has been seriously injured after reportedly falling from the back of a plane at Manchester Airport.
Emergency services were called to the airport at around 8.20am on Saturday following reports an individual had “fallen from a height”.
The man, who is believed to be an aircraft engineer, was taken to hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said crews attended reports of a person who had “fallen from a height”.
Jet2 confirmed it is investigating the incident and that the individual involved was not directly employed by the airline.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning (Saturday, April 11) involving an individual from a third-party provider.
“We are unable to confirm further details at present, however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched.
“We are doing our best to provide support to everyone who needs it.”
A spokesperson for Manchester Airport said it was unable to comment further as the matter relates to the airline, according to BBC News.