12 'severely hurt' as Mumbai-Durgapur flight hits turbulence

NEW DELHI: Twelve passengers were injured when a SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during descent at the destination. The Boeing 737 (VT-SLH) was operating as SG-945 when it flew into turbulence."The aircraft landed safely at Durgapur. The 13 severely injured passengers were taken to hospital after they were given medical assistance on arrival," said a senior aviation official.
A SpiceJet spokesperson said: "On May 1, 2022, SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur (in West Bengal) encountered severe turbulence during descent, which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers. Immediate medical assistance was provided upon arrival in Durgapur. SpiceJet expresses its regret at this unfortunate incident and is providing all possible medical help to the injured."