Minneapolis-Salt Lake flight diverted to Casper

An airliner bound for Salt Lake City made an unscheduled landing in Casper because of a medical emergency.

Casper Natrona County International Airport manager Glenn Januska said the Delta 757, which took off in Minneapolis, landed around 8 a.m. Monday.

Januska said one passenger lost consciousness because of a medical condition. He said she had regained consciousness by the time she was taken off the plane and transported to a hospital.

The plane then continued on to Salt Lake City.

A spokesperson for Delta didn't return a telephone call seeking comment.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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