A commercial flight operated by Avianca encountered extreme turbulence during its journey from Medellín to New York City, prompting an emergency diversion to Miami. The sudden drop in altitude and violent shaking led to eight passengers requiring hospitalization, with some suffering serious injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about air safety and turbulence risks on long-haul flights. Details on the cause of the turbulence and the condition of the affected passengers remain under review.
Eight people were hospitalized after an Avianca flight from Medellin to New York City was forced to divert to Miami due to severe turbulence ...