Delta flight diverted after captain falls ill: ‘I need to go to the hospital'

A medical issue on board forced a plane to make an emergency landing. The flight, which had 147 passengers, was safely grounded. Details about the nature of the illness are not available.

The incident occurred during a flight from Los Angeles to Boston. A crew member became unwell, prompting the diversion.

Further information can be found through the airline's statement, which confirms the incident and the safe landing of the plane.