London to Mexico plane forced to divert after sudden descent
A PASSENGER jet from Heathrow diverted to Madrid after reportedly making a quick descent and dumping fuel just off the coast of France.
Flight radar showed the plane circling for some time
The Aeromexico flight to Mexico City was seen on radar circling not long after taking off from London this afternoon.
Latest reports suggest it is now heading towards Madrid Airport in Spain.
It is not known if pilots on the Dreamliner jet have issued an emergency.
The flight took off from Heathrow this afternoon
The plane, an Aeromexico Dreamliner, was on its way to Mexico City