Flight Attendant Falls From Plane Before Takeoff in Shenzhen

A China Eastern Airlines flight in Shenzhen was delayed Monday, but not for the usual reasons.

The nearly two-hour holdup started after a flight attendant took to the air early by falling 2.7 meters from the plane's rear cabin door, Kanfa News reported.

Emergency personel transported her to a hospital to treat a fractured hand and scalp abrasions, according to Beijing Time.

A Weibo post by Shenzhen Airport Group's account said that the Tengchong-bound flight left at 2.33pm. Airline employees said takeoff had been scheduled for 12.45pm.

As of Tuesday, officials were looking into the cause of the fall.

Watch rescue workers help the injured attendant (VPN off):

[Images via Kanfa News]