30 passengers injured on Miami to Port of Spain flight
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT) says as many as 30 passengers on board an American Airlines flight were injured during turbulence as the aircraft approached the Piarco International Airport late yesterday.
Initial reports had indicated that 22 people were injured.
The Airport Authority said three had to seek medical attention at hospital.
“On Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 at 9pm, American Airlines Flight 2713 contacted the ATC Tower to advise that they experienced severe turbulence while en route from Miami to Port of Spain and would require medical assistance upon arrival at the Piarco International Airport, as there were injuries on board,” the AATT said in a release on Thursday.
The authority said the aircraft landed safely at 9:33 pm and emergency response agencies arrived on site immediately to lend support.
AATT said it remains committed to the safety and security of customers.
