Two injured after easyJet flight hit by turbulence forcing emergency landing

AT LEAST two people have been injured on an easyJet flight from Corfu to London as the jet was struck by strong turbulence.

Pilots were forced to make an emergency landing in Rome after the pair were thrown against the walls of the jet.

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The easyJet plane was heading for London (file image)[/caption]

The Airbus A320 aircraft left Corfu Airport in Greece just before 1pm local time and headed for Gatwick.

Only 20 minutes later the flight was hammered by turbulence as it travelled at almost 800 kilometres per hour.

The two injured were cabin crew who were about to serve food to those onboard when chaos hit.

They were hurled against the walls of the plane, with injuries severe enough that pilots decided to ground the jet.

Crew made an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport in Rome where the two flight attendants were given medical attention.

An easyJet spokeswoman said: “The flight on August 19 experienced turbulence which unfortunately injured two cabin crew members. 

“As a result, the captain decided to divert the flight to Rome, where the flight attendants received medical assistance.

“The safety and well-being of our customers and crew are easyJet’s top priority, and our pilots are trained to manage turbulence.”

Some 181 people were onboard the plane.