Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis after severe turbulence: 25 hospitalized

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis Wednesday night after it "encountered significant turbulence" that resulted in 25 people being taken to local hospitals, the airline said.The big picture: The plane was carrying 275 passengers and 13 crew when it was forced to make the emergency landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport just before 8pm local time, a Delta spokesperson said in an emailed statement.Driving the news: The Metropolitan Airports Commission said Flight 56 was hit by "in-flight turbulence that caused injuries on board," per Fox 9.The Airbus A330-900 "landed safely" at the airport and "medical personnel met the flight upon arrival to evaluate customers and crew," per a statement posted to Delta's website.What they're saying: "We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved," added the statement, which noted Delta teams were "working directly" with affected customers "to support their immediate needs."Delta didn't immediately respond to Axios' requests for comment on the conditions of those injured in the incident.Representatives for the Metropolitan Airports Commission did not immediately respond to Axios' requests for comment.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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