A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Air Europa on a flight from Madrid to Montevideo encountered severe turbulence, necessitating an emergency landing in Brazil. According to the BBC, thirty individuals were reported injured. The airline confirmed that flight UX045 was diverted to Natal airport in northeastern Brazil.
According to an Air Europa spokesperson, a plane carrying 325 passengers experienced turbulence near the Brazilian coast. The aircraft landed without incident, with ambulances on standby.
airport officials noted that some passengers needed medical assistance and were transported to the hospital. Brazilian medical teams informed local media that they provided care to at least 30 passengers, with ten of them admitted to hospitals. The airline stated that the injured passengers are currently receiving medical attention, as reported by the publication, as stated by the BBC.
Numerous passengers of different nationalities suffered head injuries, including cranial fractures and facial cuts, as a result of the turbulence.
One of the passengers on board the Air Europa flight that hit turbulence over the Atlantic had to be rescued from the overhead luggage compartment. https://t.co/UKtfioCRU4 pic.twitter.com/vU2BX6HX5z
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Netizens on social media responded to the video shared online. One user cautioned, “There were several incidents of turbulence. Remember to always keep your seat belts fastened throughout your journey.” Meanwhile, others echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of wearing seat belts.
Another commenter remarked, “Were they wearing their seat belts? If not, I don’t sympathize with them.” Another individual highlighted, “It wasn’t just turbulence; the plane experienced moments of ‘free fall,’ akin to a roller coaster. Fortunately, everyone survived, but there are concerns about delayed responses from the airline in addressing the aftermath.”
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