After severe turbulence aboard flight to Italy 7 people have been hospitalized

Severe turbulence aboard an American Airlines flight carrying 203 people to Italy left seven people hospitalized, the airline said.

American Airlines said Flight 206 from Miami to Milan landed safely Sunday night in Newfoundland, Canada, where it was diverted.

"It was met by paramedics who evaluated passengers and crew," the airline said.

Three flight attendants and four passengers were taken to a hospital after the incident, the airline said.