Severe turbulence forced a UK-bound flight to make an emergency landing, resulting in the hospitalization of eleven individuals. The Airbus A300-200, en route from Barbados to Manchester, had to divert to LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda due to in-flight issues.
Emergency responders swiftly attended to the situation, transporting nearly a dozen people to the hospital, as reported by Bermudan officials.
A statement from Bermuda’s Ministry of Security said: “At approximately 12.50am, Maleth Aero Flight 1975, an Airbus A300-200, en route from Barbados to Manchester experienced severe turbulence, necessitating an emergency landing at LF Wade International Airport. The aircraft executed a controlled landing on the island. The flight was transporting 225 passengers and 13 crew members.
“Emergency medical technicians from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service greeted the aircraft to provide initial assessments of the passengers and pre-hospital care. The response included nine BFRS vehicles, two King Edward VII Memorial Hospital ambulances and 20 BFRS personnel.”
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