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

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.

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.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A United Airlines flight was diverted to the Waco Regional Airport Sunday night. Interim Director of Aviation Michal A. Reisman said the flight was diverted due to turbulence.