EasyJet flight from Corfu to London Gatwick was forced to divert to Rome, when turbulence over Italian airspace injured two crew members.
easyJet flight U28210 from Corfu to London Gatwick experienced turbulence over Italy while cruising at 31,000 ft.
The Airbus A320 (registration G-EJCM) encountered severe turbulence while entering Italian airspace.
The seatbelt signs are believed to have been on when the plane encountered turbulence, and no passengers were injured but two crew members received injuries during the incident.
Flight EZY8120 from Corfu to London Gatwick on 19 August experienced turbulence which unfortunately resulted in two cabin crew members being injured.
easyJet statement
As a result the Captain took the decision to divert to Rome where the crew members were met by medical services.
Italy’s national aviation safety agency, the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo, said in a statement that the flight had hit the turbulence as it entered Italian airspace.
The flight landed normally in Rome where customers were supported in the terminal and a replacement crew and aircraft were arranged to continue the flight to London Gatwick.
