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US Airline Flight Hit by Gunfire in Haiti

12 Nov 2024 22:25

Islam Times - A Spirit Airlines flight destined for the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince was struck by gunfire on Monday, forcing it to be diverted to the neighboring Dominican Republic.

Spirit said in a statement that the plane had been damaged and taken out of commission upon landing in the northern Dominican city of Santiago.

Spirit said a flight attendant was injured in the incident. The Miami Herald had reported that the attendant was grazed by a bullet, according to Reuters.

No passengers were injured, Spirit added.

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