Seven people were taken to hospital following a United Airlines flight on Friday. The flight from Tel Aviv to Newark experienced "severe turbulence." It was forced to land at New York Stewart International Airport due to a "passenger medical emergency." AdvertisementSeven people were taken to hospital after a United Airlines flight bound for Newark experienced "severe turbulence" on Friday, officials said. Business Insider has contacted United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for comment.

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