Qatar Airways flight delayed for six hours after MOUSE is spotted running amok in cabin

The cabin of the aeroplane had to be fumigated before it could be flown from Madrid in Spain to Doha in Qatar

Running rodent: The plane was held for six hours after a mouse was found in the cabin

A flight was grounded for more six hours after a mouse was spotted scurrying through the cabin.

Passengers on the Qatar Airways aeroplane were given a fright when, upon landing, the furry rodent was discovered running down the aisle.

Those waiting to board the service from Madrid in Spain to Doha in Qatar were left kicking their heels while the entire cabin was fumigated.

The incident caused chaos at Adolfo Suárez Barajas airport, where the airline's customer service desk was besieged by passengers who missed connections.

A number of people missed connecting flights to Thailand, Singapore and Bali because of the animal, according to Spanish newspaper, 20 Minutos.

After the fumigation process, the mouse was discovered dead, as expected.

In line with security protocol, the airline had to wait a few hours before they could board their next flight, to prevent passengers from inhaling noxious fumes.

The flight had been scheduled to take off at 3pm local time, but eventually left after 9pm.

Qatar Airways has pledged to cover any costs incurred as a result of the delay.