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Dozens of passengers were injured by a 'strong movement' on board a Boeing-made plane flying from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland in New Zealand on Monday, with some requiring hospital treatment, authorities said. It’s unclear exactly what caused the mid-flight injuries, but the South American airline
said in a statement that there was a “technical event during the flight which caused a strong movement,' without elaborating further. The local ambulance service in Auckland told The Associated Press that about 50 people were treated at the scene. The airline said seven passengers and three cabin crew were taken to Middlemore Hospital for medical checks, but no serious injuries were reported.
Airlines Flight LA800, a 787-9 Dreamliner, landed as scheduled in Auckland at 4:26 p.m. local time after its 2 hours and 42 minute flight. It's not known how many passengers were on board, but the Dreamliner can hold between 250 and 280. The airline said statement: 'As a result of the incident, some passengers and cabin crew were affected. They received immediate assistance and were evaluated or treated by medical staff at the airport as needed.
regrets the inconvenience and injury this situation may have caused its passengers, and reiterates its commitment to safety as a priority within the framework of its operational standards.' A Boeing spokesperson said in a statement: 'We are working to gather more information about the flight and will provide any support needed by our customer.
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