Three passengers taken to hospital after Eurowings flight illness

Several passengers became seriously ill aboard a Eurowings flight from Rhodes to Düsseldorf on October 18, prompting the crew to request a priority landing. Three passengers were examined by medical staff after landing and taken to hospital as a precaution, the airline said. The flight, EW9631, was carrying 212 passengers and seven crew members, according to Eurowings. The airline said passengers who were not affected continued their journeys normally. It has not identified what caused the symptoms and said it is investigating. Düsseldorf Airport activated a mass-casualty alert because multiple people might need assistance, the airport said. Its fire brigade sent eight emergency vehicles, with additional firefighters and ambulances from Düsseldorf providing support. Airport operations were not affected. Passenger Nathalie Gombik said she saw passengers vomiting and experiencing stomach cramps. She and other passengers described medical personnel in protective clothing boarding the aircraft after it landed. Gombik said passengers remained aboard for about 90 minutes while checks were conducted. Eurowings confirmed that several passengers felt very unwell during the flight and...