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JetBlue Flight 1230 was forced to make an emergency landing on Oct. 30 after experiencing a "drop in altitude"

The plane was traveling from Cancún, Mexico, to Newark, N.J., but landed in Tampa, Fla., after the altitude drop

Approximately 15 to 20 people were transported to a local hospital as a result of injuries sustained on the flight

At least 15 to 20 passengers have been hospitalized after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude during a JetBlue flight.

On Thursday, Oct. 30, the flight traveling from Cancún, Mexico, to Newark, N.J., was forced to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla., after the abrupt dip.

In a statement to PEOPLE, the airport said, “JetBlue Flight 1230 heading from Cancún to Newark diverted to Tampa International Airport and landed at approximat

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