GRAND JUNCTION, Co. — A disruptive passenger forced a Norfolk-based Breeze Airways flight to land in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Wednesday, according to the airline.

The airline says flight MX-704 from Norfolk to Los Angeles diverted to Grand Junction because a passenger started a fight with other passengers and flight attendants.

The person who started the fight was restrained and removed from the plane.

A passenger and a flight attendant are being checked out for minor injuries. The airline is working to get other passengers to L.A.

Breeze Airways issued the following statement:

Breeze flight MX704 with service from Norfolk, Va. (ORF) to Los Angeles (LAX) diverted to Grand Junction, Co. (GJT) after a passenger onboard initiated a physical altercation with other Guests and Flight At

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