Loading ...Dozens Injured After Boeing 787 Jet Hit By Heavy Turbulence Over Atlantic
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Air Europa from Spain to Uruguay encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic and had to be diverted to Brazil. Injuries in the cabin were reported, including some passengers with neck and skull fractures.
On Monday morning, Flight UX045 made an emergency landing in the seaside city of Natal, Brazil, after “heavy” turbulence. Thirty-six passengers were treated for injuries, and 23 were taken to a hospital, according to The New York Times, citing local health and airport officials.
Interesting video of an unlucky passenger being helped out of an overhead bin………