Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Falling From Plane Just Before Takeoff

Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Falling From Plane Just Before Takeoff

A flight attendant was injured after falling from a plane at East Midlands Airport in England on Monday, Dec. 16.
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The crew member, employed by the travel company TUI, was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. local time as the plane was preparing to depart, according to the BBC.
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Simon Hinchley, EMA’s Operations Director, issued a statement to PEOPLE: “As first medical responders on site, our fire crews attended an incident on Monday when a member of TUI cabin crew sustained injuries as an aircraft was preparing to depart.”
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According to Nottinghamshire Live, the flight attendant opened the aircraft door “expecting the stairs to have still been attached.” However, the stairs were not in place, causing her to fall.
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The publication also reported that an air ambulance was among the medical personnel called to the scene. A witness told the outlet that the woman “fell to the tarmac” after opening the door.
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There are currently reports regarding the persons condition or whether they are planning to litigate.