Freak turbulence injures over 20 people on Shanghai-Toronto flight, plane diverted to Calgary

Several passengers told CBC that they felt a sudden “massive drop.” The seatbelt sign was on at the time.

, --December 30, 2015

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Twenty-five people received turbulence-related injuries on an Air Canada flight AC88 on its way to Toronto from Shanghai. The plane was diverted to Calgary, Alberta to treat those affected. Some had to be taken to hospital, with at least 6 reportedly in serious condition.
EMS confirmed that 25 people had been injured, with 21 transported to hospital, including three children. None of the injuries were life threatening, an EMS official told the media. Air Canada has confirmed that the plane successfully landed in Calgary after encountering turbulence en route. More...

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