Flight UA1196 encountered 'a brief period of severe turbulence' Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines said in a statement.
Ayesha Ali and Meredith DelisoA United Airlines flight en route to Chicago was diverted to Tennessee after experiencing "severe turbulence" Wednesday, the airline said.Flight UA1196 encountered "a brief period of severe turbulence" Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines said in a statement. The seatbelt sign was on at the time, the airline said.
Paramedics met the aircraft at the gate and transported one passenger to the hospital, United said. The person suffered non-critical injuries, according to the Memphis Fire Department.
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