A United Airlines flight was diverted after a “biohazard” on board caused crew members to vomit and prompted passengers to demand masks.
Flight 2477 was bound for Boston from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Sunday morning, but was forced to land early in Washington, D.C., so the plane could undergo a “deep cleaning” after a passenger became ill, United told The Washington Post.
The situation was so serious that crew members and others on board began to feel ill, prompting the pilots to request a diversion, According to the radio movement of the pilot.
“I spoke to the crew and it looks like it’s pretty bad out there. The crew were vomiting, passengers everywhere were asking for face masks,” a crew member was heard saying in an audio recording from the flight.
“Given this type of biological hazard, I think we need to get this plane back to the ground as soon as possible,” they added.
The plane landed safely at Washington Dulles Airport, with none of the 155 passengers or six crew members requiring medical assistance.
“The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep cleaning and we are working to direct customers to Boston soon,” the airline said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
