WestJet emergency landing

[longjon]

From the paper this morning

WestJet flight from Van to Edmonton landed at Kelowna after reporting a medical emergency
Firefighters on standby for landing. Plane is being inspected while pax continue on alt flights

I'm confused, did the 737 have a medical problem.

[Krimson]

Likely a passenger with a medical problem..

[longjon]

yes most likely but then it says pax sent on other flights while ac examined, who writes these things?

[FlyGy]

Maybe the sick pax puked/pissed/crapped all over the plane and it required cleaning before being put back into service.

[Kingairdriver]

I'm just guessing, but maybe they landed over landing weight to get the medical help.

[BTyyj]

Westjet Boeing 737 7CT flight WJA660 IFR, enroute from Vancouver (CYVR) to Edmonton (CYEG), declared an emergency due to a suspected fuel leak in the right engine. The affected engine was turned off, aircraft diverted to Kelowna( CYLW). One flight was delayed to allow a runway inspection after WJA660 landed.