Horrific Turbulence Leaves 20 Passengers On Flight To Bangkok Seriously Injured

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At least 20 people, including three babies suffered major injuries including suspected broken spines in the carnage which happened en route from Moscow in Russia to Bangkok in Thailand.

Dramatic photos show passengers lying injured in the aisle (centre) after they were hurled up to the ceiling. The babies were thrown out of their mothers' arms by the force of the severe turbulence one hour before landing in Bangkok.

People walking in the aisle and without seat belts on were injured. Luggage as well as food and drink from the trolleys was strewn all over the cabin (right and left).


The plane, a Boeing 777 and packed with tourists, hit several successive areas of turbulence.

The flight crew kept control of the aircraft and the injured passengers were rushed to hospital on arrival in the Thai capital. A source said 19 people were hospitalised, with two undergoing urgent surgery.