An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a rapid descent of approximately 300 feet due to intense and sudden severe turbulence during its flight from Phuket to Delhi on Tuesday. The incident occurred while the aircraft was already airborne, resulting in injuries to seventeen passengers and crew members onboard. Following the event, the plane successfully landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Authorities initiated an immediate safety investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding this dramatic drop. Medical personnel attended to those injured, providing initial care before transport to local hospitals for further evaluation.
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