May 23 (Reuters) - A Ryanair flight bound for Lithuania, but forced to land in Minsk, has taken off again and is on its way to Vilnius, EU transport Commissioner Adina Valean said on Sunday.

"The Ryanair flight took off just now from Minsk bound for Vilnius," she said on Twitter, adding: "Great news for everyone especially the families and friends of people onboard." (Reporting by Sabine Siebold; Editing by Alexander Smith)