A United Airlines plane has made an emergency landing in Ireland after turbulence injured 16 people
The United Airlines flight was travelling from Houston, US, to Heathrow when it experienced “unexpected turbulence”.
It diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland at about 6am this morning and carried out an emergency landing.
A total of fourteen passengers and two crew members were taken to hospital.
Passenger Leslie Chi, from Nottingham, posted on Facebook saying: “Really felt I might die but fine now, just so tired.”
A spokesman for the airline said: “United Airlines is providing care and support to customers and crew of flight UA-880 which experienced severe and unexpected turbulence during a flight from Houston to London Heathrow today.
“The aircraft diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland where it was met by medical personnel.”
