Colorado Springs Airport became an emergency hub Monday evening after severe weather over the Denver area forced a large number of flights to land well south of their intended destination.

A total of 29 aircraft, including 25 domestic commercial flights and four international commercial flights, had to land at Colorado Springs Airport after severe weather in the Denver area. The sudden surge of traffic prompted an immediate response from local emergency services. A photojournalist at the scene reported seeing a large number of planes parked on the tarmac and flashing lights from emergency vehicles parked in front of the terminal.

Multiple flights had experienced heavy turbulence, and passengers on several flights reported medical concerns. Those medical concerns were evaluated by emergency medical personnel, and one person was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Five total passengers had been seen by first responders as of 8:45 p.m.

Airport officials confirmed there were multiple medical calls originating from the diverted flights, though a spokesperson was unable to provide an exact number of medical calls or confirm the nature of those calls.

Officials said the Colorado Springs Fire Department would keep personnel and other emergency response resources at the airport as additional diverted flights were expected to arrive.

The full scope of injuries sustained during the turbulence and the number of additional aircraft ultimately diverted to Colorado Springs Airport remained outstanding as of the time of initial reporting.