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Florida-bound Southwest flight struck by lightning, airline says
In this Jan. 25, 2018, file photo, a Southwest Airlines jet leaves Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois.Olson/Getty Images)
By Monique Valdes, WFTV.com
Oct 24, 2018A Southwest Airlines flight that was heading to Orlando, Florida, was struck by lightning Tuesday, an airline spokesperson said.
Flight 2515 from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire to Orlando International Airport had to be diverted shortly after takeoff.
The pilot landed the plane at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.
Officials later confirmed the plane was struck by lightning.
The 135 passengers and crew members on board are OK.
The aircraft is out of service for a maintenance review.
No other details were released.
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