Emirates passengers injured after flight from Perth to Dubai is hit by severe turbulence
- Several people were injured during the flight from Perth to Dubai
More than a dozen passengers and crew were injured on an international flight from Perth after the plane encountered severe turbulence.
Emirates flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai suffered severe shaking over the Persian Gulf shortly before landing early on Tuesday morning.
A spokesperson said 14 people were being treated when the flight landed at about 4:45 a.m. local time.
“We can confirm that flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai briefly experienced unexpected mid-flight turbulence on December 4,” they said The Western Australia.
'On board, the injured were assessed and assisted by our crew and medically trained volunteers, with additional medical support provided via satellite link.
“The flight was met by medical services upon landing and Emirates has also deployed its healthcare team to ensure that the injured passengers and crew receive all possible support.”