Another 12 People Injured After Qatar Airways Flight Hits Turbulence
Twelve people were injured after turbulence struck a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin on Sunday, officials confirmed.
Six passengers and six crew were initially identified with injuries after the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner hit turbulence while flying over Turkey. Though flight QR017 landed safely at Dublin Airport shortly before 1 p.m. among a throng of emergency services on Sunday, eight people were eventually taken to hospital, Dublin Airport confirmed.
The nature of the injuries is unclear but passengers described crew members limping and others wearing bandages. The turbulence is said to have hit during food and drinks service.