A United Airlines flight bound for Boston was diverted mid-air due to a “biohazard” issue involving the crew.
United Airlines Flight 2477 departed Houston at 9:39 a.m. CT bound for Boston, but was forced to re-route when the crew became ill.
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport, and landed at 1:36 p.m. ET, according to Flight reported.
“Especially with this type of biological risk, I think we need to ground this plane as soon as possible,” a doctor on board told air traffic control in an audio shared on X.
United Airlines Flight 2477 to Boston was diverted in mid-air due to a “biohazard” issue
“The crew is vomiting and the passengers around them are asking for masks, etc.”
“I’ve spoken to the crew and it seems the situation there is quite bad.”
It is unclear what caused the “biohazard” and whether anyone received medical attention after landing. DailyMail.com has contacted United Airlines for comment.
Flight tracking shows the aircraft is scheduled to depart Dulles and continue its journey to Boston at 3:40 p.m. ET.
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