Seven passengers injured as turbulence rocks superjet in Indian airspace

Seven passengers on a Qantas superjet flying from London to Sydney were injured today when the aircraft struck severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean.
Many of the passengers on board the A380 were Britons heading for the sun in the Australian summer.
Four of the seven who received cuts and bruises were taken to hospital in Singapore for treatment, while the other three were treated at the medical centre in Changi airport.
Qantas said the turbulence was the result of severe thunderstorms over the Indian Ocean, in Indian air space, three hours before the jet was due to land in Singapore for refuelling.
A spokeswoman said the seatbelt sign went on immediately the aircraft hit the turbulence but some passengers were still standing or making their way back to their seats.
She described the injuries as minor cuts and bruises.
08/01/12 Richard Shears/Daily Mail

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