JetBlue passengers were taken to the hospital after a sudden altitude drop on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida on Thursday, according to officials.

The flight from Cancun was traveling to Newark, New Jersey, when the altitude dropped. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that it is investigating.

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The Airbus A320 was diverted to Tampa International Airport around 2 p.m, according to the FAA.

The airline did not immediately respond to questions about the number of people injured and the severity of their injuries. Tampa Fire and Rescue said “approximately 15 to 20 passengers” were evaluated and taken to Tampa area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

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