• Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encounters severe turbulence.
• 25 passengers are hospitalized following the incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff.
• Emergency landing made at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
• Experts warn turbulence incidents may increase due to climate change impacts.

A Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after experiencing significant turbulence shortly after takeoff. The incident resulted in 25 passengers being hospitalized for evaluation and treatment, as reported by Delta in a statement highlighting that "turbulence is rare but can be unpredictable" according to BBC and India Times.

The flight departed at approximately 4:45 p.m. MT but encountered turbulence at 37,000 feet over Wyoming, where it reportedly dropped as much as 2,300 feet. Medical personnel were prepared upon landing to address the situation, emphasizing Delta's commitment to safety, as they stated, "Safety is our No. 1 value at Delta" according to Business Insider and BBC.

Experts are increasingly concerned about the frequency of turbulence events, which they attribute in part to climate change affecting jet stream patterns. A significant study indicated that severe air turbulence has increased by 55% over the North Atlantic between 1979 and 2020, prompting airlines to reevaluate safety measures and protocols, according to India Times and Business Insider.