A Ryanair flight en route to Milan was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany late Wednesday night after severe turbulence from a thunderstorm injured nine passengers on board, Reuters reported.
The incident comes as much of southern Germany faces unstable weather conditions, with thunderstorms and high winds disrupting travel and raising safety concerns.
A Ryanair flight en route to Milan was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany late Wednesday night after severe turbulence from a thunderstorm injured nine passengers on board, Reuters reported.
The flight diverted to Memmingen Airport, located approximately 113 kilometers (70 miles) west of Munich, after encountering extreme weather conditions mid-flight, Reuters reported. According to a statement issued by Bavarian police, the turbulence prompted the pilot to initiate an emergency landing for passenger safety.
Though the aircraft landed safely, nine passengers, ranging in age from two to 59, sustained injuries. A woman suffered a head injury, her two-year-old child received bruises, and a 59-year-old woman reported back pain. All three were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The remaining injured passengers were treated at the airport.
Authorities said local aviation officials have not cleared any further flights from Memmingen, so Ryanair is arranging ground transport to Milan for the affected passengers.
The incident comes as much of southern Germany faces unstable weather conditions, with thunderstorms and high winds disrupting travel and raising safety concerns. An investigation into the incident is expected to follow standard aviation protocols.