At least 50 people injured on Boeing 787 as LATAM plane suffers ‘sudden drop & freezes’ while on flight from Australia

FIFTY people were injured onboard a Boeing plane when it “dropped” mid-flight, with 13 rushed to hospital.

One passenger on the flight from Sydney to Auckland, which suddenly “froze”, has been left in serious condition.

The LATAM flight took place on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

A host of emergency vehicles raced to Auckland Airport after passengers and crew were injured in the bizarre incident.

One woman onboard said she felt a “quick little drop” during the flight.

She told the New Zealand Herald: “I used to be a flight attendant and this is the first time I’ve ever … the whole plane just froze”.

And she said “at least” five people were whisked away by paramedics waiting on the tarmac.

LATAM airlines admitted a “strong movement” was caused during the journey after a “technical problem”.

A spokesperson said: “The plane landed at Auckland Airport as scheduled.

“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.”

Four ambulances were among the host of emergency services who rushed to treat the injured.

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