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Chaos at Auckland Airport: 50 Passengers Injured in Flight Incident

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Chaos ensued at Auckland International Airport as emergency services responded to a major incident involving a flight from Sydney that left 50 passengers injured. The LATAM Airlines flight experienced a technical problem causing a strong movement, leading to injuries and a rush of ambulances to the scene. Passengers and crew were jolted as the plane lost altitude, throwing them into the roof of the aircraft. St John's ambulance service quickly mobilized, treating 24 individuals on board.

In a swift emergency response, St John deployed multiple ambulances, operations managers, and a major incident support team to Auckland Airport. The scene painted a picture of urgency and chaos as medical personnel worked to assist the injured individuals. The incident left everyone on edge, raising concerns about flight safety and the unexpected nature of technical malfunctions.

Interestingly, despite the commotion, the flight managed to land safely at Auckland International Airport. The quick action of emergency services prevented a potentially catastrophic situation, highlighting the importance of preparedness in such emergencies. This unsettling event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the crucial role of first responders in maintaining passenger safety.

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Large emergency response at Auckland International Airport after ... (New Zealand Herald)

A technical problem that caused a “strong movement” aboard an international flight to Auckland Airport this afternoon has injured 50 passengers - with...

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Emergency services rush to Auckland Airport after 50 people injured ... (Newshub)

Emergency services have rushed to Auckland International Airport after a "major incident" involving a plane landing from Sydney.

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24 people treated after incident on board flight to Auckland (RNZ)

LATAM Airlines Group said flight LA800 had a "technical problem during the flight which caused a strong movement" on its way from Sydney to Auckland. "Some ...

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Ambulances rush to Auckland Airport after 'incident' on inbound flight (Newstalk ZB)

Emergency services are responding to an “incident” involving an in-bound flight to Auckland Airport this afternoon. More than 10 Hato Hone St John vehicles.

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Emergency response at Akl Airport following 'incident' on inbound ... (TVNZ)

Emergency services are responding to an incident involving an inbound flight to Auckland International Airport this afternoon.

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24 treated after incident on Auckland-bound flight (Otago Daily Times)

"Hato Hone St John can confirm it has responded to an incident at Auckland International Airport involving an in-bound aircraft," the ambulance service said in ...

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Emergency Response At Auckland Airport After Flight Incident (Indian Weekender)

St John was notified at 3:58 p.m. and responded with four ambulances, two operations managers, one major incident support team vehicle, one command unit, and ...

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Latam flight loses altitude from Sydney to Auckland Airport ... (New Zealand Herald)

Passengers and crew on an inbound flight to Auckland International Airport were thrown into the roof of the plane after a sudden loss of altitude this...

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Fifty people injured after 'technical problem' on LATAM Airlines flight ... (ABC News)

Fifty people have been injured after a "technical problem" on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland.

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50 people treated after incident on board LATAM Airlines flight to ... (RNZ)

People "flew through the cabin" after the plane dropped mid-flight, a passenger says. Another has described blood on the plane's ceiling after it "just ...

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24 treated after 'strong movement' on Auckland-bound flight (Otago Daily Times)

LATAM Airlines Group said flight LA800 had a "technical problem during the flight which caused a strong movement" on its way from Sydney to Auckland. "Some ...

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LATAM Airlines Sydney to Auckland flight: 50 people treated after ... (RNZ)

A passenger on the LATAM flight to Auckland says he saw people hit the ceiling before the plane began to nosedive.

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Emergency services rush to Auckland Airport after 'major incident' (Stuff.co.nz)

A large emergency operation is underway at Auckland Airport, after a Latam flight in from Australia reported issues.

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