In a recent incident involving a Ryanair flight bound for Milan, nine passengers sustained injuries after the aircraft was compelled to make an emergency landing in southern Germany due to severe turbulence caused by a thunderstorm last night.
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According to Bavarian police, the adverse weather conditions prompted the pilot to make the precautionary landing in Memmingen, located approximately 113 km west of Munich. “Safety is our utmost priority, and the captain acted accordingly,” the police stated.
Fortunately, the plane landed without further incident; however, nine individuals, ranging in age from two to 59, reported injuries due to the turbulence. Among them, a woman suffered a head injury, her two-year-old child experienced bruises, and a 59-year-old woman complained of back pain. All three were subsequently treated in a local hospital.
Given that local aviation authorities did not authorize continued flights from Memmingen, the airline is coordinating bus transfers to Milan for the affected passengers.
Ryanair confirmed that flight FR8, which was traveling from Berlin to Milan, diverted to Memmingen on June 4 after encountering unexpected air turbulence. “The captain had preemptively called for medical assistance, and the aircraft landed without incident,” a representative from the airline explained.
In a follow-up statement, Ryanair continued, “To ensure our passengers reach their final destination as swiftly as possible, we arranged alternative transportation from Memmingen to Milan last night, along with a replacement flight offered this morning. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this diversion.”
Incidents such as these serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel. As the saying goes, “In aviation, the unexpected is the norm, and preparedness is key.”
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
