8 hospitalized after turbulence forces flight to divert to MIA, officials say
The Avianca flight was headed from Colombia to New York City when the turbulence forced it to divert to MIA, officials say.
Eight individuals were hospitalized early Friday morning following a turbulence incident that forced Avianca Flight 042 to divert to Miami International Airport, according to officials. The flight, which was en route from Medellín, Colombia, to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, encountered severe turbulence, as reported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Upon arrival at MIA around 3:30 a.m., a significant number of ambulances, including seven with their lights on, were seen leading to concerns among passengers. Passenger Maria Paula Jimenez expressed her shock, stating that the situation was far from normal. Eight injured passengers were taken to a local hospital following the plane's landing. MDFR is seeking additional information and will provide updates as more details become available.
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