United Airlines flight
UA-880 was diverted mid-flight and made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport
at around 6am.
The London-bound flight was
forced to make an emergency landing in Ireland after 16 people were injured
during "severe and unexpected turbulence".
The Boeing 767-300 jet was
flying from Houston in Texas to Heathrow.
On its arrival at Shannon
Airport, 14 passengers and two crew members were taken to University Limerick
Hospital with minor injuries.
In a statement, United
Airlines told RTE that the aircraft "experienced severe and unexpected
turbulence".
A spokesperson added:
"Fourteen customers and two flight attendants have been taken to a local
hospital.
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