Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis due to severe turbulence that injured dozens
Officials said Delta flight DL56 took off from Salt Lake City and was traveling to Amsterdam when it encountered the turbulence and was then diverted to Minneapolis.
Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis after turbulence injures dozens
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis after dozens of people were injured during severe turbulence on Wednesday. FOX 9 Minneapolis Reporter Bill Keller was at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Thursday with the latest.
MINNEAPOLIS – A Delta flight headed to Europe from the U.S. was forced to divert to Minneapolis on Wednesday after dozens of people were injured when it encountered significant turbulence.
Officials said Delta flight DL56 took off from Salt Lake City and was traveling to Amsterdam when it encountered the turbulence and was then diverted to Minneapolis.
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Delta said that the aircraft, an Airbus A330-900, landed safely and was met by medical personnel to evaluate passengers and crew.
Twenty-five people on board the aircraft were taken to local hospitals to be treated for injuries.
"We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved," Delta said in a statement.
No other information was immediately available.