22 people injured as United Boeing 787 Dreamliner hit by ‘extreme turbulence’ and forced to make emergency landing

TWENTY-TWO people are injured after a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner reportedly experienced “extreme turbulence” mid-air. The plane, operated by United Airlines, made an emergency landing at New York Stewart International Airport on Friday. New Windsor EMS Seven people were taken to the hospital upon arrival. The aircraft reportedly hit high winds while on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, so aborted its landing at the airport. It climbed a few thousand feet and diverted north to the New York Stewart International Airport. United Airlines confirmed the incident late on Friday, telling aviation news outlet Simple Flying: “On Friday, United flight 85 landed at Stewart International Airport (SWF) after reported high winds at Newark. “One passenger deplaned due to a medical incident, and a few other customers were seen by medical personnel for possible motion sickness. “The flight refueled and continued to Newark tonight.” THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.