Overview

• The Airbus A320 operating as BA603 requested a forced landing around 5:50 p.m. local time and arrived in Bucharest shortly after.
• Emergency and medical crews boarded on arrival and all 142 passengers were evacuated from the aircraft.
• Romania’s Health Ministry reported four individuals fell ill and received on‑site care for possible smoke inhalation.
• British Airways said the diversion was a precaution due to a suspected technical issue and confirmed the aircraft landed safely.
• Authorities called the situation dynamic, noting the identities of the four affected and the source of the smoke remain unconfirmed.