## Mid-Air Turbulence Incident Leaves Passengers Injured on Phuket-Delhi Flight<\/p>\n
A routine journey from Thailand<\/a> to India took a distressing turn recently when an Air India<\/a> flight was struck by severe turbulence, causing the aircraft to experience a sudden, jarring loss of altitude.<\/p>\n ### Emergency Response at Delhi Airport Visual evidence from the scene depicted a somber atmosphere, with several travelers being transported in wheelchairs, some sporting visible head bandages. While official reports from the airline were measured, local news outlets indicated that approximately 12 individuals-comprising two crew members and 10 passengers-required urgent medical attention upon arrival.<\/p>\n ### Airline Statement and Technical Context
\nThe flight, which departed from Phuket<\/a>, was in the final stages of its journey to Delhi<\/a> when the incident occurred. Although the plane successfully touched down at 11:00 AM, the aftermath was chaotic. Emergency medical teams were immediately dispatched to the tarmac, where ambulances were seen waiting at the terminal gates. <\/p>\n
\nIn an official statement, an Air India representative characterized the event as a “brief in-flight turbulence-related event” that took place during the cruise phase of the flight. The airline emphasized that the aircraft maintained its integrity and landed without further incident, ensuring all passengers and crew were able to disembark.<\/p>\n