Emergency Landing in Brazil Due to Severe Turbulence
An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo was forced to make an emergency landing at a Brazilian airport after encountering severe turbulence, the airline reported.
Passengers Taken to Hospitals
Approximately 40 passengers, mostly with minor injuries, were transported to hospitals in Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, following the emergency diversion early on Monday. Some passengers sustained fractures and head injuries, with at least four remaining hospitalized on Monday afternoon.
Flight Details and Incident
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Madrid at 11:57 PM on Sunday, carrying 325 people, and was scheduled to arrive in Montevideo, Uruguay, early on Monday. However, at 2:32 AM, Flight UX045 requested an emergency landing at Natal airport in north-eastern Brazil, 4,000 km away from its intended destination, according to Zurich Airport Brazil.
Airline Response and Passenger Safety
Air Europa is closely monitoring the situation and providing support to the affected passengers. The airline emphasizes its commitment to passenger safety and is cooperating with local authorities to investigate the incident.
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