Flight diverted to Denver after passenger stuck in bathroom

DENVER — Officials said a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco was diverted to Denver after a passenger got stuck inside the jet’s bathroom.

KUSA-TV reported Denver International Airport spokeswoman Emily Williams said the door to one of the airplane’s bathrooms would not open, but could not confirm why.

Williams said the flight crew called for assistance and Denver firefighters helped open the door.

Williams said there were no calls for medical assistance.

KUSA-TV reported United Airlines confirmed someone was in the bathroom.

Information from: KUSA-TV, http://www.9news.com