easyJet flight U22195 declares emergency and turns back to Manchester

An easyJet flight from Manchester to Hamburg declared a general emergency and began returning to Manchester on Wednesday evening.

Flight U22195, operated by an Airbus A320, was observed squawking 7700, the international transponder code used to indicate a general emergency.

Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft turning around over eastern England after departing Manchester Airport and heading back toward its departure point.

The reason for the emergency was not immediately known.

No information was immediately available about injuries or whether the aircraft had landed safely.

Further details are expected from easyJet and airport authorities.