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Spirit Airlines Flight Diverted After Gunfire Incident Near Port-au-Prince

A Spirit Airlines flight en route to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to the Dominican Republic after reports of gunfire, leaving one crew member with minor injuries. Fortunately, no passengers were hurt. The flight, originating from Fort Lauderdale, was redirected to Santiago for inspection, revealing evidence of gunfire damage. The airline has temporarily suspended flights to Haiti amid escalating gang violence in the region. This incident comes shortly after a broader suspension of flights by several airlines due to safety concerns related to increased violence in the Haitian capital.

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