A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after it hit severe turbulence that injured five passengers, officials said.

While in the air, strong turbulence hit the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-200, injuring five passengers and forcing the pilot to land at Waco Regional Airport, SkyWest Airlines said in a statement. There were 29 passengers and three crew members, according to KLST.