A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted after a battery from a passenger\u0027s item caught fire in an overhead bin, airline officials said.
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Flight 259 landed safely Wednesday afternoon and taxied to the terminal, the Florida-based airline said in a statement. Several people from the flight were taken to the hospital after feeling ill.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Jacksonville Fire Rescue officials said one person was taken to the hospital initially, but more people started feeling ill as time passed. A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to Jacksonville on March 1, after a battery pack caught fire in an overhead compartment. Crew members were able to quickly extinguish the fire. 10 passengers and crew were hospitalized with minor symptoms.
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