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Jet makes emergency landing in Denver after severe turbulence

A Boeing 737 was diverted and landed in Denver on Monday evening after encountering severe turbulence over the Rockies.

American Airlines Flight 1296, from San Diego to Chicago, touched down at Denver International Airport at 5:36 p.m., according to Josh Freed, an airlines spokesman.

There were 148 passengers and six crew members aboard the plane, which landed without incident. Medical workers greeted the plane, and a maintenance crew is checking over the Boeing jet.

Freed said the "fasten-seat-belt warning" was on when the plane encountered severe turbulence.

As of 7:15 p.m., American Airlines workers were trying to determine whether the plane would continue the route or whether other arrangements would be necessary.