Houston to Boston flight diverted

HOUSTON — A flight from Houston to Boston was diverted Sunday after a passenger developed a medical problem.

According to United Airlines, the plane was diverted to Washington Dulles, where it was undergoing a deep cleaning.

According to United, there were 155 passengers and six crew members on board the flight and no one required medical attention after the plane landed.

United said it was working to get passengers to their final destinations.

Here is the full statement provided by United:

“United flight UA2477 (Houston – Boston) was diverted to Washington-Dulles after a customer experienced a medical issue. The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep cleaning and we are working to get customers to Boston soon.”