A helicopter carrying Donald Trump was forced to divert to Luton airport on Thursday. The aircraft was en route to Stansted airport when the incident occurred.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the diversion happened "due to a minor hydraulic issue". She explained that the aircraft landed at a "local airfield" and the decision was taken "out of an abundance of caution".
Leavitt confirmed that the US president "safely boarded the support helicopter". The situation was resolved without further complications.
Emergency response
Emergency services were seen at Luton following the landing. The helicopter carrying the president is known as Marine One.
Trump was travelling from Chequers with his wife Melania following a state visit to the UK. The couple had been staying at the prime minister's country residence.
Onward journey
At Stansted airport, Trump boarded his presidential aircraft Air Force One. The plane then departed for Washington as planned.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
