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Severe Turbulence Injures 14 on Korean Air Flight

Passengers and crew suffered non-life-threatening injuries as turbulence disrupted meal service on a flight from South Korea to Mongolia.

  • The turbulence struck Korean Air flight KE197 en route from Seoul to Ulaanbaatar, causing chaos in the cabin.
  • Ten passengers and four flight attendants sustained back and neck injuries during the incident.
  • Korean Air is implementing new safety measures, including ending cabin services earlier and advising passengers to keep seatbelts fastened.
  • Recent turbulence incidents have increased, with experts citing climate change as a contributing factor.
  • Footage and reports describe food and debris scattered throughout the cabin, adding to the distress among passengers.
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