Injuries reported as Allegiant flight encounters severe turbulence

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Injuries reported as Allegiant flight encounters severe turbulence
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Two passengers and two flight attendants were injured when an Allegiant flight from Asheville, North Carolina to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport experienced severe turbulence. The flight dropped from 18,000 feet to 13,000 feet in less than two minutes. The injured individuals were transported to the hospital for evaluation. The incident is under investigation by Allegiant, FAA, and NTSB.

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