A man, believed to be an aircraft engineer, suffered serious injuries after falling from the rear of a Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport early Saturday morning.

Horror Fall Causes Multiple Fractures

The contractor, who was thought to work for Jet2, crashed down around 8am, breaking both legs and arms in the terrifying accident. Emergency services quickly rushed to the scene, where medical screens were put up as paramedics treated him. He was hospitalised with severe injuries and remains in care, sources confirmed.

Jet2 and Airport Respond to Incident

Pictures from the scene showed the plane’s rear door wide open near the tail, with passenger stairs nearby. The flight, scheduled to depart for Tenerife, was grounded following the incident. Manchester Airport confirmed that the North West Ambulance Service attended the site promptly. A Jet2 spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning (Saturday 11th April) involving an individual from a third-party provider. We are unable to confirm further details at present; however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched.”

Investigation Underway

The identity of the injured man has not been released. Authorities are now investigating how the shocking fall happened and what safety measures were in place.

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