Twelve injured as Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin hits turbulence
Al Jazeera
Dublin airport authorities say six passengers and six crew members were injured after flight hit turbulence over Turkey.
At least a dozen people have sustained injuries after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin was hit by turbulence while flying over Turkey, Dublin airport authorities have said.
At least six passengers and six crew members were injured on Qatar Airways flight QR017, Dublin airport said in a statement on Sunday.
It said that the aircraft landed safely as scheduled before 1pm (12:00GMT). Upon landing, it was met by emergency services, including airport police and the fire and rescue department, the airport said.
“All passengers were assessed for injury prior to disembarking the aircraft,” it said, adding that eight passengers were taken to hospital in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.
Qatar Airways confirmed that the flight, a Boeing B787-9 from Doha to Dublin, landed safely.
