Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s official plane made an unscheduled stop in St. Louis, Missouri, shortly after departing from Washington, D.C., when a crew member was struck in the head by falling luggage during the flight. The incident occurred as Albanese was returning from diplomatic meetings in the United States, prompting the crew to seek medical attention for the injured staff member at the nearest major airport.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the diversion was precautionary, ensuring the crew member received appropriate medical care. The rest of the delegation was not affected by the event, and Prime Minister Albanese’s itinerary will continue as planned following the brief delay. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident in the aircraft cabin.
