Unruly passenger met by law enforcement after United flight diverted to Dulles, officials say

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  • An unruly passenger was met by law enforcement after the flight was diverted.
  • United Flight 1551 landed safely following the onboard disruption.
  • 145 passengers and six crew were on board with no injuries reported.

DULLES, Va. An unruly passenger was met by law enforcement Thursday night after a United Airlines flight was diverted to Dulles International Airport, officials said.

United Flight 1551, traveling from Newark to Guatemala City, landed safely following the onboard disruption. The airline said the flight was canceled and a replacement flight was scheduled for Friday morning, with customers provided overnight accommodations.

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