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Six injured in turbulence on plane from Turkey to Taiwan

The plane was traveling from Istanbul to Taipei

Sep 6, 2024 22:23 206

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Six people, four passengers and two flight attendants, were injured during turbulence on board a Turkish Airlines plane, the Airline Geeks portal reported, dariknews.bg reported.

The incident is said to have occurred on a plane traveling from Istanbul, Turkey to Taipei, Taiwan. Approximately two hours into the flight, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. The unexpected jolts caused chaos, with passengers and crew scattered throughout the plane. According to the publication, after landing, the two victims were taken to hospital at their request. In a statement at X, the airline confirmed the incident and apologized to passengers for the inconvenience.

At the end of August, a United Airlines plane flying from Mexico to the United States also encountered severe turbulence. Seven passengers were injured, and one of them was taken to hospital after landing.