Two American Airlines attendants injured, passengers shaken

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Two American Airlines flight attendants were taken to the hospital Friday after one became upset and indicated she believed the plane would crash if it took off from the Dallas-Fort Worth airport, according to CNN and the Chicago Tribune.
Some passengers indicated the attendant, who has not been identified at this time, asked if the plane was in Houston and then asked where the plane was headed, according to CNN.
Shortly after, two messages came over the intercom system. One indicating the plane was having mechanical issues and would return to the airport gate, then another attendant interrupted, saying that there were no mechanical issues and the plane would be taking off, according to the Chicago Tribune.
After hearing the upset attendant continue to use the intercom, saying it would not be her fault if the plane crashed, some passengers used their cellular phones to call 911, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Other flight attendants and passengers were able to restrain the woman as the plane taxied to the gate. The upset flight attendant and another attendant, who was injured while trying to help in the restraining process, were taken to the hospital, according to CNN.
An American Airlines spokesperson said that while they acknowledge the incident, no passengers were in danger.

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