MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Vikings had some travel trouble on their way to New Jersey for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
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The Vikings’ team plane experienced mechanical issues that forced them to turn around shortly after leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a team spokesperson told CBS affiliate, WCCO in Minnesota.
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The plane was scheduled to arrive in Newark, New Jersey.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports that players, coaches, and staff boarded a second plane that left at 8:25 p.m. for Newark International Airport.
The Vikings and Giants have both been eliminated from the playoffs.
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