NEW DELHI: A few passengers aboard a Vistara flight on its way to Kolkata from Mumbai on Monday were injured due to turbulence.

"Flight UK775 operating Mumbai-Kolkata on 7 June 2021 encountered severe turbulence 15 minutes before landing. According to preliminary reports, the turbulence caused injuries to a few passengers, who were provided first aid during flight and immediate medical assistance upon arrival in Kolkata," said the Vistara spokesperson.

"We are saddened by this unfortunate experience our customers had and are closely monitoring the health status of those injured. We are investigating the incident on priority and will share a further update at the earliest."

They added that while one of the passengers, a 61-year-old, received fracture in her right hand, another, aged 77, suffered spinal tenderness injury. The third passenger, aged 36, received minor cut on forehead and was released after being administered first-aid.

Vistara obtains first bought A320Neo aircraft from Airbus' production unit in France

Myanmar Foreign Affairs Ministry extends entry curbs till June end

UP: Yogi Adityanath govt starts special 'pink booths' for vaccinating women