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An American Airlines flight diverted to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday after an "odor" was reported on board. Five people were hospitalized as a result, according to a spokesperson for the airline.

Of the five people, four were crew members and one was a passenger. Their conditions were not immediately known as of Monday morning.

The flight had been scheduled to travel from Orlando to Phoenix when the odor was reported. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.

"American Airlines flight 2118 landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power at Houston (IAH) following reports of an odor on board," a spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. "The flight continued o

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