Guwahati: Several passengers on board a Delhi-Syndey Air India flight were injured after encountering severe turbulence mid-air on Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) informed.
The aircraft landed safely and injured passengers received medical assistance on arrival at the Sydney airport. The DGCA said that no passengers were hospitalized.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that several passengers on a Delhi-Sydney Air India flight had been injured after experiencing strong turbulence in midair on Tuesday.
When the plane arrived at the Sydney airport, injured passengers were given medical attention without incident. No passengers were hospitalised, according to the DGCA.
“Air India B787-800 aircraft VT-ANY operating flight AI-302 (Delhi-Sydney) encountered severe turbulence. During flight seven passengers reported minor sprains,” DGCA said in a official statement.
Those injured during the trip received emergency first aid from the cabin crew.
“Cabin crew provided the first aid with the assistance of a doctor and a nurse travelling as passengers, using the onboard first aid kit,” the airline regulator said.
According to reports, the turbulence was so bad that numerous passengers at the Sydney airport claimed injuries, and the airport manager provided medical aid.
“Air India Airport manager at Sydney arranged medical assistance on arrival and only three passengers availed of the medical assistance. No hospitalisation was required,” the DGCA further said.