Severe turbulence on Ryanair flight to Spain leaves five injured

Five people were hurt during ‘severe turbulence’ on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Reus in Spain on Monday, the Daily Mail reports.

It is understood that two passengers and three cabin crew were thrown around after the Boeing 737-800 hit an unexpected patch of turbulence on the approach to Reus airport.

One traveller told Irish news website, the Journal.ie, about the ‘panic’ on board the aircraft, which was carrying 160 passengers.

The passenger said: ‘We were absolutely terrified as the plane pitched aggressively roughly over a 60 degree angle throwing debris all over the plane.’

The injured were treated by ambulance staff when the plane landed.

A spokesman for Ryanair said: ‘Our flight from Dublin to Reus experienced some severe turbulence on approach to Reus Airport.

'Two customers and three cabin crew members sustained minor cuts and bruising.

‘The captain called ahead to request the Reus ambulance service to meet the aircraft and provide medical assistance to these crew and customers.’

The aircraft was then delayed four hours before departing on the return flight.