The Emirates flight from Larnaca to Malta turned back to its parking slot shortly before take-off after a medical emergency on board.

An Emirates spokesman said that the passenger was assisted off the aircraft to receive medical attention, and the aircraft left shortly afterwards.

The plane was due to arrive in Malta around 50 minutes after its scheduled time.

Sources said that a male passenger had a heart attack and was resuscitated on board.

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