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Feb. 20, 2010 / 12:28 PM

Turbulence leaves flight passengers hurt

NARITA, Japan, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Nearly 20 passengers on a United Airlines flight from Washington to Tokyo were hurt as a result of turbulence during their flight Saturday, rescue workers say.

The Mainichi Daily News said United Airlines Flight 897 landed in Narita, Japan, after encountering turbulence while flying over Alaska.

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Rescue workers said after the Boeing 747-400 landed at Narita International Airport, injured passengers were transported to the hospitals. The extent of the injuries was not released.

Kyodo News reported 16 passengers were hurt.

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