At least seven people sustain injuries after an American Airlines plane from Miami to Milan ran into heavy turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in eastern Canada.
The Boeing 767 landed safely at St. John’s International Airport in Newfoundland at around 9:45 p.m. local time.
Paramedics rushed toward the plane with stretchers and what appeared to be a backboard.
American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said three flight attendants and four passengers were transported to hospital for further evaluation. He said he didn’t think any of the injuries were life threatening.
The aircraft was carrying 192 passengers and 11 crew members. The airline said the cabin’s seatbelt light was on when the jet hit “severe” turbulence.
