Several passengers on a
United Airlines carrier that landed in Dublin Airport early this morning
sustained minor injuries during the flight.
Flight UA23 from New York
to Dublin “encountered severe turbulence during the flight’s descent
into Dublin”, according to a spokesperson for United Airlines.
Carrying 129 customers
and 8 crew on board, the Boeing 757 landed safely at Dublin Airport but
was met by medical personnel on the runway.
A number of passengers reportedly sustained injuries due to a drop in altitude during the flight.
“One customer was taken
to hospital to receive medical attention and has since been discharged.
Seven other customers sustained minor injuries and were released by
medical services,” according to United Airlines.
A Dublin Airport
Authority spokesperson has confirmed that the police and emergency
services attended the landing “as a standard and precautionary measure”
and that a number of passengers were treated for “minor injuries”.
United Airlines are currently carrying out an investigation into what happened during the flight.
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