Emirates passengers injured after flight from Perth to Dubai is hit by severe turbulence

More than a dozen passengers and crew were injured on an international flight from Perth when the plane encountered severe turbulence.

Emirates flight EK421, en route from Perth to Dubai, was violently shaken over the Arabian Gulf shortly before landing in the early hours of Tuesday.

The spokesman said 14 people were assessed by medical personnel both on the plane and after landing at approximately 4:45 a.m. local time.

More than a dozen passengers and crew were injured on board Emirates flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai early Tuesday morning.

“We can confirm that flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai briefly experienced unexpected turbulence during flight on December 4,” they said. Western Australia.

“On board, the wounded were assessed and treated by our crew and medically trained volunteers, with additional medical support provided via satellite communications.

“The aircraft was met by medical services upon landing and Emirates also deployed its care team to ensure the injured passengers and crew received all possible support.”

One passenger said that during the turbulence, food was stopped and travelers were told to remain in their seats with their seat belts fastened.

It is believed that at least one passenger called “for help” later in the flight and was given oxygen.