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 incident occurred early this morning around 3:30 a.m. ET. Miami-Dade firefighters confirmed they responded to the situation, transporting eight individuals to a nearby hospital, one with a trauma alert. Passengers described terrifying moments during the turbulence, with some seen arriving at the hospital with ice packs on their heads. Avianca stated the flight experienced unexpected turbulence and followed safety protocols to ensure passenger care.
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