"Injuries and Emergency Landings: Southwest Flights Hit by Turbulence"

Southwest Airlines flight 4273 made an emergency landing in Tampa International after encountering severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in injuries to a passenger and a flight attendant. The flight, which departed from New Orleans and was bound for Orlando, experienced intense storms over the Gulf of Mexico. The airline confirmed that two individuals were transported to a medical facility in the Tampa Bay area for treatment. Southwest Airlines apologized for the delay and emphasized the priority of ensuring the safest operation of every flight.