Eight passengers were hospitalized this Sunday in Dublin (Ireland) for injuries received during a period of turbulence on a flight from Doha (Qatar), a representative of the airport in the Irish capital said.

Total six passengers and six crew members were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flew over Turkey but only eight people had to be taken to a medical center at the end of the journey.

The representative indicated that Boeing 787-9 landed on time and safely at Dublin Airport this Sunday just before 12 noon GMT as emergency services were waiting.

All passengers were examined for injuries. before leaving the plane. Eight passengers were later taken to hospital,” he said.

“Return flight to Doha (flight QR018) We plan to work as usual this afternoon“Although with a delay,” the interlocutor added, clarifying that the airport program has not changed.

In a statement, Qatar Airways explained that “A small number of passengers and crew suffered minor injuries. during the flight and receive medical care.” “This matter will be the subject of an internal investigation,” he added.

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The event happened a few days ago A 73-year-old British man was killed and more than a hundred passengers were injured. when a Singapore Airlines flight from London encountered severe turbulence, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Thailand.

(EFE)