Air Europa Flight Emergency Landing Due to Strong Turbulence
An Air Europa flight bound for Uruguay made an emergency landing in Brazil after at least 30 people were injured by strong turbulence. Most of the injured were taken to a hospital in Natal, Brazil. The incident comes weeks after a Singapore Airlines flight was hit by severe turbulence, resulting in one death.
Key Points
- Flight UX045 from Madrid to Montevideo made emergency landing in Natal, Brazil
- At least 30 people injured by strong turbulence
- Passengers taken to hospital in Natal, Brazil
- Separate plane arranged to transport passengers to Uruguay
- Incident linked to climate change and potential increase in extreme turbulence