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The plane carrying Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to make an emergency landing Tuesday night after leaving Washington, D.C.

The aircraft, a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A, diverted and landed safely at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri , a Defence spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.

"Our highest priority is providing support to the injured member and request that their privacy be respected," a statement said.

Officials told local FOX 2 that a crew member was struck in the head by luggage, and it was believed to have fallen from an overhead bin.

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That crew member reportedly suffered a concussion and was taken

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