Allegiant Air flight diverted to Fort Lauderdale because of turbulence

4 flight attendants, 3 passengers injured

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An Allegiant Air flight was diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Thursday afternoon because of turbulence.

Allegiant Air flight 7001 was en route from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to Pittsburgh when it was diverted to Fort Lauderdale because of "severe turbulence and injuries to passengers," the airline said in a statement.

Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said four flight attendants and three passengers were injured and taken to Broward Health Medical Center.

The plane landed safely at 2:43 p.m.

There were 137 passengers and six crew members on board at the time.

"The airline is currently working to accommodate all passengers and develop a plan for getting all passengers safely to their destination," the statement said.


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