Dozens of British Airways Passengers Treated for Smoke Inhalation in Vancouver

At least 25 British Airways passengers and crew have been sent for smoke inhalation treatment after a medical emergency-related landing in Vancouver, Canadian CBC broadcaster reported Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Prior to the broadcaster reporting on 25 passengers and crew being hospitalized for smoke inhalation, Vancouver-based News 1130 radio station quoted a British Airways statement as saying "a crew member on board required medical attention."

Vancouver Airport said via Twitter that flight BA286, en route to Heathrow in London from San Francisco International Airport in California, US, has landed safely in Vancouver, adding that medical personnel were on the scene to assist.

Diversion to YVR- A380 @British_Airways #BA286 San Fran to London diverting @yvrairport w/ onboard medical emergency.#YVR #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/c5YzMqU8Es

— Matt Sutton (@SuttoZ953) 25 октября 2016 г.

#BA286 has landed safely at YVR. Medical personnel on scene to assist.

— Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport) 25 октября 2016 г.