Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured
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Key Points:
- Avianca Flight 042, traveling from Medellin, Colombia to New York City, was diverted to Miami International Airport due to severe turbulence, resulting in eight people being hospitalized.
- The injured included three cabin crew members and six passengers, who were taken to a local hospital for treatment upon landing around 3:30 a.m. local time.
- After medical care was provided, the remaining passengers resumed their journey to New York's JFK Airport at 8:15 a.m. with assistance from Avianca’s airport team.
- Avianca emphasized that the diversion was a precautionary measure following safety protocols and continues to support the affected passengers and crew.
- The airline reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of its customers and employees as it manages the situation.
