8 Passengers Injured As Vistara Flight Hit Severe Turbulence
New Delhi: As many as eight passengers have sustained injuries after the Vistara’s Mumbai-Kolkata flight hit severe turbulence on Monday.
Out of the eight passengers, three sustained critical injuries and were immediately shifted to a local hospital in Kolkata, informed Kolkata Airport Director.
Reportedly, there were 113 passengers on-board the aircraft.
The flight UK775 faced severe turbulence just 15 minutes before its landing. The unfortunate accident caused injuries to a few passengers, who were given first aid during flight & medical assistance upon arrival in Kolkata.
The investigation into the incident is underway on priority, said Vistara spokesperson.