Threat diverts United Express flight to Phoenix
Source: AP
PHOENIX (AP) — A United Express flight from San Francisco to San Antonio was diverted to Phoenix on Thursday because of a threat that authorities said came from aboard the plane.
Officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport said Flight 5573 landed at 4:45 p.m. Thursday and the 43 passengers, two pilots and two flight attendants aboard the regional jet were evacuated.
Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Steve Martos said "the reported threat was on the plane" but he couldn't provide any details.
A bomb squad and police dogs were searching the plane and luggage "to make absolutely sure there's no threat," Martos said.
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