American Airlines passengers injured after Nashville-bound flight from Florida hits turbulence
The Nashville-bound flight took off from Tampa, Florida, and was diverted to Birmingham, Alabama, because of severe turbulence
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Several passengers on a Nashville-bound American Airlines flight were injured Wednesday during rough turbulence.
The flight departed Tampa, Florida, but was diverted to Birmingham International Shuttlesworth Airport in Alabama after hitting turbulence over northern Florida, WBRC-TV reported.
The Birmingham Fire Rescue Service told the news outlet that 56 passengers were aboard the plane, 10 of whom were evaluated and taken to hospitals with minor injuries.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An American Airlines flight from Tampa, Florida, to Nashville, Tennessee, was diverted to Alabama after severe turbulence Wednesday. (iStock)
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The plane was still in Birmingham as of Wednesday afternoon.