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Severe Turbulence Forces Air Europa Flight to Emergency Land in Brazil

Over 30 passengers injured as the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Madrid to Montevideo experiences extreme mid-air turbulence.

  • The flight was diverted to Natal, Brazil, where passengers received medical attention for injuries including fractures and bruises.
  • Videos and photos from the cabin show significant damage, with passengers thrown into overhead bins and ceiling panels broken.
  • Passengers describe the harrowing experience as feeling like a 'horror movie' with some fearing for their lives.
  • Air Europa has sent a replacement plane to transport the remaining passengers to their final destination in Uruguay.
  • Experts suggest that climate change may be contributing to an increase in severe turbulence incidents.
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