11 hospitalised following massive turbulence in Spice Jet flight

India (02/05/2022): Social media users woke up to shock on Monday after looking at the viral video of a massive turbulence in Spice Jet flight plying on a domestic route.

While the video showed oxygen masks deployed and catering stuff spread in the aisle area of the craft, the turbulence also led to injuries to many passengers.

According to SpiceJet as many as 11 passengers on board its flight from Mumbai to Durgapur in West Bengal were injured in the severe turbulence a day ago were hospitalised and of these eight have been discharged so far.

SpiceJet Spokesperson, in a statement, said, “Eleven passengers travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur on May 1, which encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers, were hospitalised. Eight of those hospitalised have been discharged so far. SpiceJet is providing all possible help to the injured.”

The airline also said that the seat belt sign was on when the aircraft encountered turbulence and several announcements for the same were also made.

“The seat belt sign was on when the aircraft encountered turbulence. Multiple announcements were made by the pilots and the crew instructing passengers to remain seated and keep their seat belts fastened,” the spokesperson said.

SpiceJet further said that due to severe turbulence, injuries were caused to a few passengers, but “timely medical assistance was provided upon arrival.”