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United Express jet bound for Houston diverted after passenger's battery started smoking
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· March 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The diversion occurred after a passenger's battery started smoking.
A United Express jet headed to Houston was diverted from its route due to an incident on board. The diversion occurred after a passenger's battery started smoking. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the plane was initially bound for Houston.
Further information about the diversion and the incident can be found through KHOU Houston, based in The Woodlands , TX. For more specific details about the diversion and what happened after the battery started smoking, readers can refer to the source for additional information.
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Category: local Published: March 25, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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