BREAKING: 16 hospitalised after emergency landing in Shannon

16 people have been taken to hospital after a United Airlines flight from Houston to London Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing in Shannon this morning.

The Boeing 767-300 jet – which was diverted after experiencing “severe and unexpected” turbulence – was met by ambulance paramedics upon landing at the Clare airport shortly before 6am.

According to RTÉ News, 14 passengers and two members of cabin crew staff were taken to University Hospital Limerick with minor injuries.

The airline is providing relevant care and support for those involved.

Flight UA-880 had been carrying 207 passengers and 13 crew members.

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