Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.
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An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.
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