Flight returns to gate at Orlando airport after reported odor; 3 taken to hospital

ORLANDO, Fla – A Frontier Airlines flight departing Orlando International Airport returned to the gate before takeoff after the crew reported an odor onboard, airport officials said.

The incident happened about 4:20 p.m. Saturday, according to Rod Johnson, assistant vice president of public affairs for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Johnson said seven passengers were evaluated and three were transported.

News 6 has reached out to Frontier Airlines for comment but had not received a response as of Sunday.