Severe turbulence forces Delta A330 to make emergency landing, 25 injured
9 months ago
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- At least 25 people injured due to severe turbulence on a Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam.
- Flight diverted to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport for emergency landing.
- Medical personnel evaluated passengers and crew; 25 hospitalized for care.
- Delta expressed gratitude for emergency responders' support.
- Turbulence incidents are worsening due to climate crisis, increasing extreme atmospheric conditions.
- Experts predict severe turbulence could double or triple globally in coming decades.
- NTSB reports 207 severe turbulence-related injuries in the US since 2009 (hospitalization >48 hours).