United Airlines Boeing 787 Diverts to New York Stewart Due to Turbulence, Injuring Passengers
TL;DR
A United Airlines Boeing 787 traveling from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Stewart International Airport in New York due to severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to several passengers. Seven passengers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, while 15 others were treated for symptoms like nausea and anxiety. The FAA is investigating the incident, and the aircraft refueled at Stewart International Airport before continuing on to Newark.
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