Continental Airlines Statement Regarding Flight 1404

HOUSTON, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) tonight confirmed that flight 1404, a Boeing 737-500 aircraft carrying 107 customers and five crew members, exited the runway atDenver International Airport following a scheduled 6 p.m. MST departure to Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport. Continental andDenver International Airport are providing assistance to the passengers at this time. A number of injuries have been reported and authorities are transporting passengers and crew to area medical facilities as necessary.