Flight Diverted to DC Due to ‘Biohazard’ Situation

A flight from Houston to Boston had to make an unexpected landing in Washington DC after a passenger fell seriously ill aboard the plane.

The situation escalated as not just the sick passenger, but crew members and other passengers began to vomit, leading to a description from one crew member that it was a potential ‘biohazard’ situation.

According to the New York Post, an audio recording revealed the crew member’s urgent remarks about the chaos on board, stating, ‘It sounds like it’s quite bad back there. The crew is vomiting, and passengers all around are asking for masks.’

He continued, emphasizing the need to land the plane as soon as possible, saying, ‘With this kind of being a biohazard, I think we need to get this plane on the ground ASAP.’

In response to the incident, United Airlines confirmed that the aircraft is undergoing a thorough cleaning and that they are making efforts to ensure passengers can continue their journey to Boston shortly.