12 injured as turbulence hits Qatar Airways flight to Dublin

Twelve people, including six passengers, on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured due to turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday, in a second such incident reported this month.

Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed safely, shortly before 1 pm Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said.

“Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including Airport Police and our Fire and Rescue department, due to 6 passengers and 6 crew [12 total] on board reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey,” Dublin Airport said in a statement.

All passengers were examined for injuries, and eight of them were hospitalised. “Flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected and continue as normal this afternoon,” the airport added.