Monday, May 27, 2024 A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin experienced severe turbulence over Turkey, resulting in injuries to 12 passengers and crew members. Dublin Airport reported that during the flight, which passed over Turkey, six passengers and six crew members suffered injuries. This incident occurred just five days after a British man tragically passed away from a suspected heart attack, and several others were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that hit severe turbulence.
Authorities confirmed that the Qatar Airways aircraft arrived safely and on schedule in Dublin just before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
After the aircraft’s arrival, emergency teams, including ambulance crews, were deployed around the aircraft at the Irish capital. Officials at Dublin Airport stated that all individuals on board were examined for injuries before leaving the aircraft, with eight needing hospitalization. “The Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha reached Dublin Airport without incident, landing just before 13:00 on Sunday.
” Qatar Airways Posted on X: “Qatar Airways can confirm that flight QR017 a Boeing B787-9 from Doha to Dublin has landed safely. A small number Of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries in flight and are now receiving medical attention. The matter is now subject to an internal investigation.
The safety and security of our passengers and crew are our top priority.” Emergency responders, including airport police and our fire and rescue team, w.