SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight caught in storm, passengers injured
A SpiceJet flight operating from Mumbai to Durgapur in West Bengal saw severe turbulence on Sunday evening, resulting in injuries to at least 40 passengers. Of them, 12 received serious injuries, and are now in a stable condition.
The Director General of Civil Aviation Arun Kumar said, “Besides a member of the cabin crew, around 14 passengers were injured in the incident. A few of them have head injuries and have received stitches. One passenger has also complained of a spinal injury.”
A SpiceJet spokesperson confirmed the incident onboard the 189-seater Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Officials said the plane flew into a storm while landing. Sources said the passengers went into panic, and cabin baggage fell on many of them, causing injuries, including on the head.
