Early Friday morning, Avianca Flight 42, traveling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City, was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport due to severe turbulence. The turbulence resulted in injuries to nine individuals, including three crew members and six passengers, with one person requiring transport to a trauma center. The flight landed safely at around 3:30 a.m., and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was on hand to assist the injured. Witnesses at the airport reported seeing multiple ambulances ready to provide aid. Avianca is helping the remaining passengers continue their journey to New York City. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, though the extent of the injuries remains unclear.
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Turbulence injures eight on Avianca flight that was forced to divert to MIA
