The United Arab Emirates' national Etihad Airways, Wednesday, said that several passengers were injured when one of its flights encountered sudden turbulence as it prepared to land in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.
Etihad Airways said flight EY474 from its hub in Abu Dhabi was hit by "severe and unexpected turbulence" about 45 minutes before landing at Soekarno Hatta International Airport.
The plane landed safely but 31 passengers were injured, including nine who were taken to hospital for treatment.
The airline added that the turbulence was severe enough that it damaged cabin storage bins,
Source: Petra
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