A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after severe turbulence injured at least 25 people. The airline confirmed that medical personnel met the aircraft upon arrival and transported the injured to local hospitals for evaluation and care.
Passenger William Webster described the incident as the worst turbulence he had ever experienced, noting that the force lifted him from his seat for about 30 seconds. The turbulence struck during meal service, causing a wine cart to be thrown into the air, according to Webster.
Experts warn that such incidents may become more frequent due to climate change. Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading, told the BBC that severe turbulence could double or triple worldwide in the coming decades. Data from the US National Transportation Safety Board shows 207 severe injuries from turbulence since 2009.
