Death of disabled passenger at Gatwick airport prompts investigation

Man reportedly fell down escalator after getting off flight without helper, but airport says staff shortages not a factor'

An investigation has been launched into the death of a disabled plane passenger who reportedly fell after getting off without a helper at Gatwick airport.

The Sun cited a source who said the man and his wife required special assistance to disembark and the passenger fell down an escalator after making his own way into the terminal.