by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
A United Airlines flight carrying 155 passengers from Houston to Boston was diverted to Virginia after a passenger experienced an unidentified medical emergency and “biohazard” onboard.
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A doctor aboard the flight described the situation to air traffic control, stating, “This is a doctor, and I talked to the crew. It sounds like it’s quite bad back there. It’s still really bad. The crew is vomiting, and passengers all around are asking for masks.”
The doctor recommended diverting to Cleveland, as it was closer, emphasizing the need to land immediately due to the undisclosed biohazard.
United Airlines informed FOX Business that the diversion was due to a passenger’s “medical issue.” The airline spokesperson added, “The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep clean, and we are working to get customers on their way to Boston soon.”
A spokesperson for Dulles International Airport reported that no passengers or crew required medical treatment or transportation to a hospital upon landing. “No passengers or crew were treated or transported when the flight arrived at Dulles International Airport.”
The specific nature of the “biohazard” remains unclear.
Source: Black Enterprise
