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Delta flight sends 25 to the hospital after emergency landing

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A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after encountering extreme turbulence. Of the 288 people on board, 25 were taken to the hospital.

Breakdown
  • Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence over Wyoming. 23s
  • The plane dropped more than 1,000 feet, leading to an emergency landing in Minneapolis. 34s
  • 25 people, including seven flight attendants, were hospitalized due to injuries. 39s
  • All hospitalized individuals have since been released. 1m 47s
  • Delta is cooperating with NTSB and FAA investigations into the incident. 1m 52s
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