Nine people were hurt after a Ryanair flight heading to Milan had to make an emergency landing in southern Germany due to severe turbulence caused by a thunderstorm last night, reports RTE.
Police in Bavaria stated that the adverse weather conditions led the pilot to carry out an emergency landing in Memmingen, located roughly 113km west of Munich.
Although the aircraft landed without incident, police reported that nine passengers, aged between two and 59, were injured due to the turbulence, reports RTE.
One woman suffered a head injury, her two-year-old child had bruises, and a 59-year-old woman experienced back pain. All three were taken to hospital for treatment, according to the statement.
Other individuals received medical care at the scene, reports RTE.
Authorities said the airline arranged for bus transport to Milan, as local aviation officials did not authorize further flights from Memmingen.
Ryanair stated that flight FR8, travelling from Berlin to Milan, was diverted to Memmingen on 4 June after encountering air turbulence, reports RTE.
The airline noted that the captain requested medical support in advance and the aircraft completed a standard landing.
“To get passengers to their final destination as quickly as possible, we arranged for alternative transport from Memmingen to Milan that night, as well as a replacement flight this morning, We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by this diversion,” reports RTE.
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