10 air passengers injured in turbulence

Ten people were injured, including some with broken bones, when a flight from London to Los Angeles hit severe turbulence, officials said today.

United Airlines spokeswoman Sarah Massier said United Flight 935 reported severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean and was diverted to Montreal, Canada.

The airline said nine passengers and one crew member were treated. None of the injuries was considered to be life-threatening.

The Boeing 777 aircraft was taken out of service and inspected for possible damage.

Ms Massier said another plane was sent from Chicago to Montreal to take the passengers and crew to Los Angeles.

The plane landed in Los Angeles at around 10pm (0500 GMT), about nine hours later than originally scheduled.