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Severe turbulence injures at least eight on flight and forces emergency landing in Miami

The Guardian World Friday 09 October 2026, 17:07 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulenceAt least eight people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Miami early Friday. Miami-Dade fire rescue said one person was rushed to a trauma center with severe injuries while seven others were taken to area hospitals in ambulances.

Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulence

At least eight people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Miami early Friday.

Miami-Dade fire rescue said one person was rushed to a trauma center with severe injuries while seven others were taken to area hospitals in ambulances.

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