At least 25 people were hurt when severe turbulence forced a Delta Air Lines plane bound for Amsterdam to make an emergency stop in Minneapolis, according to the airline.
The flight had departed from Salt Lake City in Utah but diverted to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport after encountering "significant turbulence."
Medical teams met the aircraft after landing to assess passengers and crew. Twenty-five individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for further examination and treatment, Delta confirmed.
The airline expressed appreciation for the efforts of emergency personnel who assisted in the situation.
Turbulence has always posed challenges for air travel, but researchers suggest it is becoming more frequent due to shifting weather patterns linked to climate change.
Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading, stated that severe turbulence worldwide may increase two or three times in the coming years.
Data from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates that in the U.S., 207 serious injuries related to turbulence have occurred since 2009. A serious injury is classified as one requiring hospitalization for more than 48 hours.
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