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Deputies, medics respond to airport for 'medical emergency' aboard aircraft

A passenger was experiencing a medical issue.
Credit: KBMT

NEDERLAND, Texas — Deputies and medics are responding to the Jack Brooks Regional Airport to assist with a "medical emergency" aboard an aircraft.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that deputies were responding to the Jack Brooks Regional Airport to assist with a "medical emergency" aboard a plane that had landed at the airport.

Airport manager Alex Rupp confirmed to 12News that a passenger on a plane had experienced a medical issue.

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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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