While in the air, strong turbulence hit the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-200, injuring five passengers and forcing the pilot to land at Waco Regional Airport, SkyWest Airlines said in a statement. There were 29 passengers and three crew members, according to KLST.

A United Airlines flight traveling from Springfield, Missouri, to Houston, Texas, was diverted to Waco Regional Airport after experiencing severe turbulence.

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after it hit severe turbulence that injured five passengers, officials said.

After landing, medical personnel met and evaluated passengers. Five injured passengers were transported to the hospital.

A regional United Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was diverted to Waco, Texas, on Sunday after wayward turbulence. Five passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Five passengers onboard a United Airlines flight heading to Houston from Springfield, Missouri, were injured on Sunday, March 2, due to severe turbulence, according to local media reports.