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5 passengers on United Airlines flight injured after plane hits severe turbulence, diverts to Texas airport

The plane, which was carrying 29 patrons and three crew members, took off from Springfield, Missouri, but hit a snag and ended up being diverted to the Waco Regional Airport around 6:30 p.m., Ryan Dirker, coordinator of the McLennan County Office of Emergency Management.