A United plane sits at the gate at Newark airport in this file photo.

NEWARK — FBI agents are awaiting a Newark-bound United Airlines flight from Hong Kong, after an apparently distraught passenger claimed everyone on board had been poisoned.

The flight was not diverted, but reports indicated the individual had been restrained.

UPDATE:

Hong Kong plane lands safely at Newark airport after poison threat

An FBI spokesman in Newark said initial reports were that the main got stood up during the flight and screamed “we’re all being poisoned. You’ve all been poisoned.”

He was restrained by other passengers, several law enforcement forces said.

A United Airlines spokeswoman confirmed the incident. “While en route from Hong Kong to Newark, a passenger became disruptive on board United flight 116. The crew followed procedures and the flight is continuing as scheduled,” said Jennifer Dohm.

United 116 is a direct flight from Hong Kong that is due to land in Newark today at about 1:15 p.m.

The FBI spokesman said there are agents awaiting aircraft’s arrival.

“We’ll address it when the plane has landed,” he said.

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