Spirit Airlines said its plane was struck by gunfire as it was landing in Haiti and was diverted to a plane in the Dominican Republic, injuring one person.
“We have suspended service in Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation.”
low cost airlines said Flight 951 departed Fort Lauderdale on Monday and was scheduled to land at Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport, but landed in Santiago after being struck by several rounds of gunfire.
One of the bullets grazed a flight attendant, who suffered minor injuries. The plane also sustained gunfire damage, the airline said.
No passengers were injured, and the flight attendant was evaluated by medical personnel. Other flights to Haiti were also suspended.
“The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority and we have suspended service in Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation,” the airline said in a statement. .
Haiti is reeling from civil war and violent criminal gangs after the collapse of the government. fought To control the island nation. Haitian refugees absorbed into the United States became an emotional topic in November's election, as President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration's lax immigration policies.
Images and videos of the plane's damage can be viewed at: new york post channel On YouTube.
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