Multiple passengers receive medical care after 22 flights diverted from Denver

(KXRM) – Multiple people required medical care after nearly two dozen flights were diverted in Colorado amid “significant turbulence” on Monday.

The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) confirmed that 22 aircraft, including four international flights, were diverted to the southern Colorado city from Denver due to severe weather.

Officials said “several passengers … [reported] medical concerns and required evaluation by emergency medical personnel” at COS. At least one passenger was taken to the hospital, Nexstar’s KXRM reported.

“Colorado Springs Airport remained open and operational throughout the event,” a spokesperson from COS Airport said. “COS and CSFD appreciate the coordinated efforts of airport personnel, airline partners, emergency responders and supporting agencies.”

The flights arrived between roughly 4:40 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday,........

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