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BA crew become ill forcing diversion

BA aircraft in flight
UK: British Airways crew members became ill during a flight from San Francisco to London, forcing the flight to divert and land at Vancouver airport. 
 
The incident happened on Monday evening and it is believed that a number of cabin crew and two passengers received medical treatment. 
 
The cause is unclear and it has not been confirmed how many passengers were aboard the aircraft. 
 
It has been confirmed that 25 people were treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation. 
 
BA stated that all passengers were booked into hotels and would be booked on to other flights to London. 
 
Written by: Team Flight-delayed