The death of a disabled man at Gatwick prompts investigation.
An urgent investigation is underway at London Gatwick Airport after a disabled passenger fell to his death on an escalator after making his own way off an aircraft.
According to media reports, the man and his wife required special assistance to disembark an easyJet flight but fell down an escalator after making their own way into the terminal. A spokesperson for the airline said “A number of our cabin crew provided medical assistance to a passenger at Gatwick airport while waiting for paramedics to arrive, however, the passenger sadly later passed away. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time.”
A spokesperson for Gatwick confirmed the incident occurred as airport staff were helping to disembark three passengers with restricted mobility and was “a sad and tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the family of the deceased.” The spokesperson said that staff shortages were not a factor in this accident.