Flight turbulence: SpiceJet says passengers were told to remain seated and keep their seat belt fastened

New Delhi: SpiceJet on Monday said that it was providing all possible help to those injured in an incident which took place at the Kazi Nazrul Islam airport in West Bengal's West Bardhaman district. The incident happened on Sunday evening.

''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,'' a statement from SpiceJet said.

It said multiple announcements were made by the pilots and crew instructing passengers to remain seated and keep their seat belt fastened.

''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 belt fastened. Due to severe turbulence, injuries were caused to few passengers. Timely medical assistance was provided upon arrival,'' the airliner said.

Dozens of passengers were wounded when a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur fell into a storm (turbulence) at the time of descent at the Kazi Nazrul Islam airport ( also known as Andal airport) in West Bengal's West Bardhaman district on Sunday evening, official sources said on Monday. (UNI)