One person was taken to the hospital after a United flight was diverted to Memphis due to severe turbulence. The flight, which was en route from Cancun to Chicago, experienced the turbulence over Louisiana. The plane landed safely in Memphis, with paramedics meeting the plane to assist the passengers. One passenger was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition, while six others declined treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown. United expressed gratitude for their crew’s efforts in ensuring the safety of all passengers and said the flight was expected to depart for Chicago soon. The FAA announced that they will investigate the incident. Rebecca Cohen and Jay Blackman are reporters for NBC News Digital, with John Filippelli also contributing to the report.
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One person hospitalized after experiencing intense turbulence on United Airlines flight
