A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis on July 30, 2025, after encountering severe turbulence less than an hour into the nine-hour journey. The turbulence injured 25 passengers, who were subsequently treated by medical personnel at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and transported to local hospitals for evaluation and care. Passengers described the turbulence as intense, with some reporting the sensation of the plane going into a nose dive and passengers hitting the ceiling. Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident and the hospitalization of the injured passengers. Authorities and experts have noted the severity of the turbulence, which prompted the emergency diversion to Minneapolis.
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