Severe turbulence on Delhi-Sydney Air India flight; several passengers injured

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Seven passengers on board the Delhi-Sydney Air India flight were injured after the flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air on May 17..

The injured passengers received medical assistance on arrival at Sydney airport, no passenger was hospitalised...

According to a senior DGCA official, the passengers suffered a minor sprain..

Cabin crew provided first aid with the assistance of a doctor and a nurse travelling as passengers, using an onboard first aid kit, the official said.. Air Indias airport manager in Sydney arranged medical assistance on arrival and only three passengers took the medical assistance, the official added...

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