A flight from Cancún to Chicago diverted to Memphis after severe turbulence left several passengers injured

• Several passengers were injured after a United Airlines flight from Cancún to Chicago hit severe turbulence.
• The Boeing 737 diverted to Memphis, Tennessee before continuing to its destination.
• Severe turbulence incidents seem to be occurring more often.

Several passengers were injured after a flight encountered severe turbulence, according to a Federal Aviation Administration preliminary report.

The United Airlines Boeing 737 was flying from Cancún to Chicago on Wednesday.