Several passengers injured in severe turbulence on Air India flight from Delhi to Sydney

NEW DELHI: Several passengers on board an Air India flight from Delhi to Sydney were injured on Tuesday after the flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air.
Air India B787-800 aircraft VT-ANY operating flight AI-302 (Delhi-Sydney) encountered severe turbulence. During flight, seven passengers reported minor sprain. Cabin crew provided first aid with the assistance of a doctor and a nurse onboard the flight.
Air India airport manager at Sydney arranged medical assistance on arrival and only three passengers availed the medical assistance. No hospitalisation was required.
While the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a probe, a statement from Air India on the incident is awaited.
The cause of the turbulence is not yet known.
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