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Some United Airlines passengers were taken to hospital in New York for minor injuries after the pilot diverted a flight to a New York airport due to severe

Some United Airlines passengers were taken to hospital in New York for minor injuries after the pilot diverted a flight to a New York airport due to severe turbulence.

The plane flew in from Tel Aviv with some 300 people between passengers and crewcleared to land in Newark, New Jersey, its final destination, after 11 hours of travel, shortly before 7 p.m. Friday.

However, the landing was aborted after he informed the Newark control tower of a change in wind direction and headed for Stewart International Airport in northern New York, in the middle severe turbulence causing panic among passengers and low fuel levels.

Here is the moment the pilot communicated with the Newark control tower.

Some Rescuers helped 200 passengers from several agencies at the airport, according to local Network Channel 4. NBK.

Some passengers were taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, while the remaining passengers were flown to Newark after the plane was refueled.

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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