Southwest Airlines passengers were shaken when their plane suddenly dropped to avoid a collision. Flight 1496 had been flying for about six minutes after departing Hollywood Burbank Airport in California en route to Las Vegas when it descended several hundred feet within seconds to avoid a midair crash on July 25.

Passengers aboard a Southwest flight leaving Burbank, California, have spoken out after their plane rapidly descended after takeoff, resulting in two flight attendants being treated for injuries.

Two Southwest Airlines flight attendants are being treated for injuries after crew members received two onboard traffic alerts that forced the plane to descend.