Flight diverted to Boston because of unruly passenger, officials say
An unruly passenger brought on a global flight from Germany to Chicago to be entertained to Boston on Monday, police mentioned.
US Customs officials took the passenger into custody at Logan International Airport after they have been dispatched by Massport at 9:34 am, Massachusetts State Police mentioned.
The passenger, who was not publicly recognized, declined medical consideration on the gate after being faraway from the United Airlines flight.
The passenger was later transported to Mass General Hospital, police mentioned.
State Police Trooper Leah O’Connell mentioned the person had been restrained however was cooperative when troopers boarded the aircraft.
O’Connell didn’t present extra particulars in regards to the passenger’s conduct however mentioned an investigation is underway.
State Police will challenge the passenger a summons to court docket at a later date, the company mentioned.
In an announcement, United Airlines mentioned the aircraft landed safely in Boston to handle a disruptive passenger and that the flight was anticipated to depart for Chicago on Monday afternoon. The airline did not present extra particulars of the disruption.
Flight 945 travels from Frankfurt, Germany, to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
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