Remains of girl back in Canada

The body of the girl who died on a transatlantic flight on Christmas Eve was flown back to Canada yesterday after an autopsy was carried out at University Hospital Limerick.

Madra Michael, aged 10, was travelling with three older sisters when she became ill on Air Canada flight AC-868 en route to London Heathrow from Toronto.

Crew rushed to her assistance and located a doctor and nurse on board the plane. As they tried to revive the girl, the flight diverted to Shannon and landed at 7.40pm.