United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Biohazard Emergency

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By Stephan Mann
Published July 29, 2024 9:30 AM EST

A United Airlines flight traveling from Houston to Boston was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday afternoon following a passenger's medical emergency. The incident occurred aboard a Boeing 737-800 carrying 155 passengers and six crew members.

"United flight UA2477 (Houston - Boston) diverted to Washington-Dulles after a customer experienced a medical issue. The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep clean, and we are working to get customers on their way to Boston soon," a United Airlines spokesperson informed Times Now. The spokesperson added, "No passengers or crew needed medical assistance upon arrival."

The flight took off from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport around 9:30 a.m. and landed at Dulles International Airport approximately four hours later. Audio from RadarBox.com revealed the pilot's concern, stating, "I talked to the crew and 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."

Upon landing, a spokesperson for Dulles International Airport confirmed, "No passengers or crew were treated or transported when the flight arrived at Dulles International Airport." The cause of the medical emergency remains unclear, though the aircraft is undergoing a thorough cleaning process.

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