United Airlines Flight Diverted to New York Airport After Turbulence Injures Dozens

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A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark encountered severe turbulence, leading to a diversion to Newburgh – Stewart airport in New York. The Boeing 787-10 with over 300 passengers on board attempted a landing amidst bad weather but had to abort due to wind shear before rerouting to Stewart. Emergency services treated multiple passengers for injuries from the turbulence, with six people transported to a local hospital. The plane later continued to Newark after a two-hour delay, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
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