Gunfire Diverts Spirit Airlines Flight to Dominican Republic
A Spirit Airlines flight heading to Port-au-Prince was hit by gunfire, prompting a diversion to the Dominican Republic. The plane landed safely, according to reports. Spirit Airlines has yet to respond to requests for comment about the incident.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Port-Au-Prince | Updated: 11-11-2024 23:30 IST | Created: 11-11-2024 23:30 IST
- Country:
- Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight en route to Port-au-Prince in Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, causing it to be diverted to the Dominican Republic, according to the Miami Herald.
The source-based report confirmed that the aircraft landed safely without any injuries. However, Spirit Airlines has not yet responded to inquiries from Reuters seeking additional information.
The incident is under investigation, raising concerns about flight safety and regional security. Passengers on board the affected flight expressed relief but were understandably shaken by the occurrence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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