A patient in serious condition, while resting, suffers minor to moderate injuries, reveals a spokesperson
At least 50 people were injured Monday after a “technical problem” caused a “strong shake” aboard the LATAM Airlines international flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia.
According Flight reportedLATAM Airlines flight LA800, which normally stops in Auckland on its way to Santiago, Chile, landed at Auckland Airport on Monday afternoon as scheduled.
The plane, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, suffered a “technical problem” that affected some passengers and cabin crew, a spokesperson for the South American airline told reporters. New Zealand Herald.
“They received immediate assistance and were evaluated or treated by medical personnel at the airport as necessary,” he added.
According ReutersA spokesperson revealed that the Hato Hone St John ambulance treated around 50 people at the airport.
Among the injured, one patient was in serious condition, while the rest had minor to moderate injuries, they added.
A passenger told New Zealand Herald experienced a “small rapid fall” during the flight.
Meanwhile, Boeing and Latam have not yet commented on the incident nor have they revealed the cause and nature of the incident.
