Plane AC malfunction at Opa-locka airport sickens 4

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. — Authorities are investigating after several people were rushed to the hospital after falling ill while on an airplane.

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According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, four people required treatment for heat-related illnesses.

Sky10 was over Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, where MDFR and Opa-locka police officers were observed at the scene while victims were being taken away on stretchers.

Those passengers fell ill on a GlobalX plane that was bound for Louisiana.

Global X is a charter airline used by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement for deportations, but its unclear if it was being used in that capacity at the time of this incident.

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According to airport officials, the aircraft’s air conditioning malfunctioned and MDFR was called to assist passengers who were impacted by the heat.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated when new information is made available.

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