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An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix made an emergency diversion to Washington-Dulles airport Saturday, after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device.

American Airlines flight 357 landed safely in Washington, D.C. , after the device was contained by crew members, according to an airline spokesperson.

Flight 357 was carrying 160 customers and six crew members, according to American.

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Per procedure, emergency personnel met the aircraft, the spokesperson said.

It is unclear what led to the smoking device.

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Customers and crew

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