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Spirit Airlines Flight NK951 Hit by Gunfire in Haiti, Attendant Injured, Diverted to Dominican Republic

Nov 11, 2024, 07:48 PM

On Monday, Spirit Airlines flight NK951 traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was struck by gunfire, forcing it to abort its landing and divert to Santiago, Dominican Republic. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries after being grazed by a bullet. The incident, linked to gang-related violence in Haiti, has led airlines to cancel flights to and from the country, and authorities have closed the nation's main airport. This event marks a sharp escalation in the violence gripping Haiti.