Spirit Flight Hit by Gunfire While Trying to Land in Haiti

A Spirit Airlines flight en route from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince was hit by gunfire, forcing it to divert to Santiago, Dominican Republic. The plane sustained damage consistent with gunfire, leaving one flight attendant with minor injuries. Spirit has suspended service in Haiti, and the airport in Port-au-Prince is closed. Gang violence in the area has been escalating, with over 1,740 people killed or injured in recent months.

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