15 injured as major turbulence hits SpiceJet flight; Probe on

NEW DELHI: Around 14 passengers and a cabin crew member were injured as a major turbulence hit a SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight while it was descending at the destination airport on Sunday, officials said.

However, the Boeing B737-800 aircraft managed to land safely and those injured were given medical assistance and taken to the nearest hospital.

“The aircraft VT- SLH encountered severe turbulence during descent. The aircraft landed safely at Durgapur, however, a few passengers reported injury. Medical assistance was provided on arrival,” a Durgapur airport official said.