United flight from Houston to Boston diverted when passenger dies

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A flight out of Houston was diverted for a medical emergency, but by the time it landed, the passenger had already died.

An airline spokesperson confirms that United Flight 1888 from Houston to Boston was diverted for a medical emergency, landing at Dulles Airport in Washington DC.
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A medical team met the plane at the gate, where they found the passenger already dead on the plane.

The flight eventually proceeded on to Boston.
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The United spokesperson adds that the company sends their condolences to the family of the passenger.
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