Created Monday, Jul 1st 2024 15:48Z, last updated Monday, Jul 1st 2024 15:48Z
An Air Europa Boeing 787-9, registration EC-MTI performing flight
UX-45 (dep Jun 30th) from Madrid,SP (Spain) to Montevideo (Uruguay) with 345 people on board, was enroute at FL360 over the Atlantic Ocean when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing injuries to 30 people on board. The aircraft continued across the Atlantic and diverted to Natal,RN (Brazil) where the aircraft landed without further incident. There was damage to a number of ceiling panels as well as a broken seat's backrest.
Natal's State Department of Public Health reported 30 people received injuries and were taken to local hospitals, 15 ambulances were dispatched to the airport.
The airline reported 7 passengers were treated for injuries of varying degree, the rest had minor bruises. A replacement aircraft is being dispatched to take the passengers to Montevideo.
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