At least 50 people were injured on a commercial Boeing 787 jet flying from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand due to a technical event causing severe turbulence. While rare, incidents of severe turbulence do occur in the skies. The airline, Tom, reported that a technical issue during the flight led to a sudden strong movement, resulting in injuries to both crew members and passengers.
Witnesses on board described people being thrown through the air, likely due to the plane's sudden loss of altitude. This incident raises concerns about the safety of air travel, especially when technical difficulties are involved. The injured individuals have been taken to hospitals for treatment.