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Air India Flight Hit by Severe Turbulence: 17 Injured After Sudden Altitude Drop

: An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered heavy mid-air turbulence, causing a sudden drop in altitude and leaving multiple passengers and crew members injured.

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Air India Flight Hit by Severe Turbulence: 17 Injured After Sudden Altitude Drop

Understanding the Mid-Air Incident

An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to New Delhi faced a sudden and frightening drop in altitude due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft experienced a rapid loss of height, which caught many travelers off guard while they were inside the cabin.

  • The unexpected movement caused several people to hit the cabin interior.

  • Emergency medical teams were rushed to the airport terminal upon landing.

  • Aviation authorities have started looking into the exact cause of the event.

Passenger Injuries and Hospital Care

A total of seventeen people sustained injuries during the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi. This included multiple passengers and several cabin crew members who were working at the time. Medical professionals at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj and other local medical centers treated the injured individuals for minor cuts, head bumps, and other related concerns. Government officials visited the hospitals to check on the victims and ensure proper care was provided.

Official Response and Safety Checks

The airline released a statement confirming that the plane landed safely at its destination despite the mid-air scare. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has pulled the flight data recorders to review what happened. Experts continue to remind everyone on board to keep their seat belts fastened whenever the warning sign is turned on to avoid such risks.

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