Blue Islands flight diverts to Jersey due to 'technical issue'

The aircraft was flying from Guernsey to Southampton with 40 passengers and four crew on board. Credit: ITV Channel TV

A Blue Islands flight was diverted to Jersey last night following a technical issue.

Flight BE6342 was flying from Guernsey to Southampton with 40 passengers and four crew on board when a fault with one of the aircraft's hydraulic systems was detected.

The aircraft landed safely in Jersey and was met by the airport's emergency services as a precautionary measure.