Jet makes emergency landing in Denver after severe turbulence

A Boeing 737 was diverted and landed in Denver on Monday evening after encountering severe turbulence over the Rockies.

American Airlines Flight 1296, from San Diego to Chicago, touched down at Denver International Airport at 5:36 p.m., according to Josh Freed, an airlines spokesman.

Five passengers asked for medical evaluations, and two were taken to a hospital, Freed said. Further details on injuries were not available.

There were 148 passengers and six crew members aboard the plane, which landed without incident. Medical workers greeted the plane, and a maintenance crew is checking over the Boeing jet.

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