Air India flight hit by severe turbulence as passengers and crew are injured
- An Air India flight, AI2379, travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi, India, encountered significant turbulence during its descent on 4 August, leading to a sudden drop in altitude.
- While the aircraft landed safely in Delhi, several people, reportedly two crew members and ten passengers according to local media, sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for examination.
- Air India confirmed the in-flight turbulence event, stating that all passengers and crew safely disembarked and that no serious injuries were reported, though a small number required medical assessment.
- Images from the airport showed ambulances at the terminal gate and injured individuals being assisted in wheelchairs, some with visible bandages, following the incident.
- A passenger described the ordeal as the aircraft suddenly tilted and moved for several minutes, resulting in injuries to multiple people, including a baby, and highlighted that turbulence is a common cause of severe injuries in aviation.
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