Plane forced to land at Gatwick after suspected lightning strike

The VS65 flight departed Gatwick at 11.24am and was heading to Montego Bay in Jamaica.

However, it was soon forced to return to the airport as a precaution due to the suspected lightning strike, a Virgin Atlantic spokesman said.

He added: “We are in the process of arranging an alternative aircraft to allow our customers to continue their journey later today, and we would like to thank them for their understanding.”

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