Paramedics say two people were injured after a plane departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport hit severe turbulence and was forced to turn back.

Peel Region paramedics say crews responded to the scene just before 7 p.m. Thursday and two people were sent to hospital with minor injuries.

Air Canada says two flight attendants were injured on the flight en route to San Jose, Costa Rica.

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The airline says passengers have since departed to San Jose on another aircraft.