Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured after passengers attacked them because of the size of hand luggage

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DETROIT, Michigan (WABC) – Two people were injured when a brawl broke out at an airport in Detroit.

Police say tensions escalated when a Spirit Airlines flight boarded Sunday evening.

The airline says three passengers attacked its agents following a baggage dispute.

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Staff members argued with the three suspects about the size of their hand luggage.

Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured.

Two people have been arrested and another person has been cited.

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