2 flight attendants injured after plane hits turbulence, returns to Pearson

TORONTO — Paramedics say two people were injured after a plane departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport hit severe turbulence and was forced to turn back.

Peel Region paramedics say crews responded to the scene just before 7 p.m. Thursday and two people were sent to hospital with minor injuries.

Air Canada says two flight attendants were injured on the flight en route to San Jose, Costa Rica.

The airline says passengers have since departed to San Jose on another aircraft.

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