IRELAND, Aug 31: Sixteen people have been injured after turbulence prompted a transatlantic flight to make an emergency landing in the Republic of Ireland.
Fourteen passengers and two crew members were taken to hospital from Shannon Airport at about 06:00 BST.
The United Airlines flight was travelling from Houston, Texas, to London Heathrow.
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The emergency landing followed "unexpected turbulence", said the airline.
"The aircraft diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland where it was met by medical personnel," said a statement.
The injured passengers and crew were taken to hospital in Limerick.
"United Airlines is providing care and support to customers and crew of flight UA-880 which experienced severe and unexpected turbulence during a flight from Houston to London Heathrow today," said the airline.
