At least 11 passengers are hospitalized after Delta flight from Italy to Atlanta was hit by major turbulence
At least 11 passengers have been hospitalized after Delta flight from Italy to Atlanta was hit by major turbulence
- The crew on board the flight had reported major turbulence about 40 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
- According to a couple on board, the turbulence caused ‘serious head injuries’ and ‘blood and horror’
- Eleven people had to be taken to hospital following the incident earlier today
At least 11 passengers were hospitalized after a Delta flight from Italy to Atlanta was hit by major turbulence.
The flight, from Milan to the city of Georgia, experienced ‘severe turbulence’ just before landing, according to data on Flight consciously.
Delta said the plane had 151 passengers and 14 crew members on board and the airline provided accommodations for passengers and crew who were not injured.
According to Delta, the 11 injured were a mixture of both passengers and crew members.
The crew on board the flight had reported major turbulence about 40 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
The flight, from Milan to the city of Georgia, experienced ‘severe turbulence’ just before landing, Flightware data shows
A couple who had been on board the flight told them Fox5: ‘It looked like about twelve people with serious head injuries. Also some flight attendants. A lot of blood and horror.
“My fiancée and I are so shocked that we rent a car and drive to our final destination.”
The couple said all passengers were kept on board for another two hours while the injured were examined.
The flight landed at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport after turbulence was initially reported 40 miles northeast of the airport. Empathize.
According to a couple on board, the turbulence caused ‘serious head injuries’ and ‘blood and horror’
In a statement, the airline said: “Delta Care Team members are mobilizing to connect with customers on Delta Flight 175 who experienced severe turbulence before landing safely in Atlanta on Tuesday.
“Our priority is to take care of our customers and crew members who have been injured. We are thankful for the first responders who met the plane to provide medical assistance and transport the injured to (the) hospital.”