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7 hurt on American Airlines jet; plane diverts to Canada | 7 hurt on American Airlines jet; plane diverts to Canada |
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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Seven people were taken to hospital after an American Airlines plane from Miami to Milan made an emergency landing in Newfoundland after the jet briefly encountered severe turbulence. | ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Seven people were taken to hospital after an American Airlines plane from Miami to Milan made an emergency landing in Newfoundland after the jet briefly encountered severe turbulence. |
The aircraft landed safely in the East Coast Canadian province late Sunday, where it was met by paramedics. | The aircraft landed safely in the East Coast Canadian province late Sunday, where it was met by paramedics. |
American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said three flight attendants and four passengers were transported to hospital for further evaluation. He said none of the injuries are life threatening. | |
The seat belt light was on when the Boeing 767 carrying 192 passengers and 11 crew members encountered turbulence. | The seat belt light was on when the Boeing 767 carrying 192 passengers and 11 crew members encountered turbulence. |
At least four ambulances and a fire truck were seen on the tarmac in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Paramedics rushed toward the plane with stretchers and what appeared to be a backboard. | At least four ambulances and a fire truck were seen on the tarmac in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Paramedics rushed toward the plane with stretchers and what appeared to be a backboard. |
An hour after the plane landed, one ambulance remained. | An hour after the plane landed, one ambulance remained. |
Feinstein said they are working on next steps to get the uninjured passengers to Milan. | Feinstein said they are working on next steps to get the uninjured passengers to Milan. |
Sara Norris, a spokeswoman for St. John’s airport, said the plane will stay in St. John’s overnight. | Sara Norris, a spokeswoman for St. John’s airport, said the plane will stay in St. John’s overnight. |
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Associated Press Writers Sarah Rankin in Chicago and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report. | Associated Press Writers Sarah Rankin in Chicago and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report. |
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |