A United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington D.C. returned to Lagos after a mid-air emergency left 38 passengers and crew members injured. The incident caused significant disarray in the cabin, with scattered food and ceiling damage. Six individuals were hospitalized with serious injuries, while others received treatment for minor injuries.
A United Airlines flight en route from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington, D.C., encountered an in-flight emergency, resulting in injuries to 38 passengers and crew members. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft returned to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos for an emergency landing early Friday morning. Video footage verified by NBC News shows the passenger cabin in disarray following the incident, with meal trays, food, and parts of the aircraft's ceiling scattered across the floor.
Nigerian officials reported that six individuals, including four passengers and two flight attendants, sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized. An additional 27 passengers and five crew members suffered minor injuries and received first aid before being released. United Airlines confirmed the incident in a statement, attributing it to a 'technical issue' and 'unexpected aircraft movement.' The airline emphasized that the flight returned safely to Lagos and that they are cooperating with U.S. and Nigerian investigators to determine the cause of the emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that details regarding the incident would come from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and United Airlines
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