Severe turbulence forced a SkyWest flight that originated from Springfield, Missouri, to divert to Waco, Texas, Sunday night, injuring five people.

Five people were injured on a United Airlines flight Sunday amid turbulence so severe that multiple flights were diverted to Waco Regional Airport in central Texas.

Five hospitalized after violent turbulence on United flight from Missouri to Houston - ‘SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need’ said the airline

After an incoming Texas flight entered a massive storm system, severe turbulence forced the aircraft to divert their path after 5 passengers were injured.

At least five people were injured after experiencing severe turbulence on a United Airlines flight from Springfield, Missouri

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after it hit severe turbulence that injured five passengers, officials said.

After landing, medical personnel met and evaluated passengers. Five injured passengers were transported to the hospital.

The plane, which was carrying 29 patrons and three crew members, took off from Springfield, Missouri, but hit a snag and ended up being diverted to the Waco Regional Airport around 6:30 p.m., Ryan

A plane leaving Springfield heading to Houston, Texas had to make an emergency landing in Waco after hitting major turbulence.

The flight left Springfield-Branson National Airport shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday and made emergency landing in Waco.

A Houston-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing in another Texas city late Sunday night as some passengers exited with injuries.