16 people have been taken to hospital after a transatlantic passenger jet diverted to Shannon this morning.
The United Airlines flight was travelling from Houston in the US to London Heathrow, when it experienced severe turbulence.
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There were 220 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 767-300, which diverted to Shannon this morning.
The airline say the flight was forced to make the landing after experiencing "severe and unexpected turbulence"
The plane touched down just before 6 o'clock and was met by medical personnel on the ground.
14 passengers and 2 crew members were taken to University Hospital Limerick where they are receiving treatment.
The airline is wishing passengers and crew involved a quick recovery from their injuries.
