Morocco-bound plane diverts to Gatwick after lightning strike

A passenger plane was forced to carry out an unexpected landing after being struck by lightning.
The flight from Manchester to Agadir in Morocco was diverted to London Gatwick.
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The flight from Manchester to Agadir in Morocco was diverted to London Gatwick.
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