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Dozens injured after ‘technical problem' on LATAM flight to Auckland, passengers ‘flew through cabin'

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Dozens injured as flight from Australia to New Zealand experiences technical event #

Approximately 50 people were injured on a flight from Australia to New Zealand after experiencing a sudden movement due to a technical event. The injured passengers were treated upon arrival in Auckland, with one person in serious condition. The flight’s operator stated that affected passengers and crew received immediate assistance at the airport. The incident involved a mid-air drop, causing passengers to be thrown around the cabin. Some passengers were not wearing seatbelts at the time. The plane landed in Auckland as scheduled.