At least eight injured: Avianca flight diverted to Miami after severe turbulence
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
At least eight people were hospitalized after severe turbulence forced Avianca flight 042, traveling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York's JFK Airport, to divert to Miami International Airport (MIA). The flight landed safely at 3:30 a.m. ET. Miami-Dade firefighters confirmed they responded to an incident with multiple injured passengers, with one individual transported under trauma alert. Passengers described terrifying moments on board, fearing for their lives during intense turbulence. Avianca stated that the turbulence was unexpected and that they activated safety protocols to assist those affected. The airline is ensuring continued support for all passengers.
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