BREAKING: British Airways flight from Malaga forced to make emergency landing

BRITISH Airways flight #BA2715 from Malaga to London Gatwick has declared an emergency mid-flight.

Reports state that it immediately underwent a rapid descent over France but is thought to have landed safely at Bordeaux Airport despite passengers being told to adopt the brace position.

The flight was due to arrive at London Gatwick at 16.20.

Updates to follow.