Dozens hurt as New Zealand-bound flight hit by ‘technical’ issue

A passenger has described the moment people hit the roof of a plane travelling from Australia to New Zealand during what was described as a mid-air technical event.


A number of people suffered head injuries after the LATAM Airlines jet dropped unexpectedly, throwing some out of their seats.


Fifty were hurt and 12 were taken to hospital on landing in Auckland.


Emergency services said one person was in a serious condition.




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