The pilot declared a warning over Ireland (File Picture: Getty)

A flight had to declare a mid-air emergency after smoke was seen coming from the plane’s toilet.

Pakistani International Flight PK711, which was bound for New York from Manchester, declared the emergency while the plane was flying over Ireland.

According to media reports, the smoke was caused by a malfunctioning landing gear.

The plane was due to leave Manchester airport at 12.45pm today but took off at 1.20pm.


The plane was diverted to Shannon Airport in County Clare in Ireland where it landed safely shortly before 3pm.

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