More than 30 people injured during Etihad flight to Jakarta

A flight from Abu Dhabi was about 45 minutes away from the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Wednesday when the severe turbulence hit.

The plane, an Airbus A330-200, landed safely after the incident, but ten people, nine passengers and one crew member, were rushed to hospital. The rest were treated by airport paramedics. However, the airline did not provide details on the severity of the injuries of those taken to hospital.

Video footage apparently from the flight showed passengers crying out as the plane shook. The United Arab Emirates' national airline informed the press that the cabin luggage bins were damaged, and passengers said oxygen masks were released during the shaking.

Etihad said it had cancelled the return flight and was booking alternative flights and providing accommodation.

This news comes a week after a memorandum of understanding was signed between Air Malta and Alitalia for the latter to buy 49% of the national airline’s shares. Alitalia is itself half owned by Etihad who holds 49% of its shares.