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Passengers hospitalised after Heathrow-bound flight hits turbulence
Passengers and crew on a United Airlines flight from Houston to London needed hospital treatment as turbulence forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Shannon in the Republic of Ireland.
Twelve passengers and two crew were taken to hospital at about 6am yesterday.
In a statement, the airline said the flight an emergency landing following ‘severe and unexpected turbulence’.
The injured passengers and crew were taken to University Hospital, Limerick, for treatment.
The Boeing 767-300 had 207 passengers and 13 crew on board, and had been due to arrive at Heathrow at 6:55 am.
"The aircraft diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland where it was met by medical personnel," said the airline.
"United Airlines is providing care and support to customers and crew of flight UA-880."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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