On Monday, Spanish airline Air Europa reported that thirty passengers were injured when a flight from Madrid to Uruguay encountered strong turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Brazil. The flight, identified as UX045 bound for Montevideo, was diverted to Natal airport in Brazil due to the turbulent conditions.
The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, capable of accommodating up to 339 passengers. According to flight tracking website FlightAware, the plane landed safely despite the turbulence. Air Europa confirmed that passengers who sustained various injuries were promptly receiving medical treatment.
Air Europa announced that a replacement plane was scheduled to depart from Madrid later on Monday to pick up the stranded passengers in Brazil and resume the journey to Uruguay. The airline assured that individuals requiring medical attention were being cared for at Natal airport in Brazil.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of safety measures in place to handle such situations. Air Europa's swift response in providing medical assistance to the injured passengers reflects the airline's commitment to passenger well-being and safety.
