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Old May 22, 2024 | 8:50 pm
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Originally Posted by chacor
Some details coming through from the press conference: fatality was from the UK and had a preexisting heart condition; seven in critical condition in hospital; 23 have minor injuries.
I read* today that most of the severely injured have head, neck or spine injuries from hitting the ceiling or overhead bins. One person interviewed stated he suffered a concussion from hitting his head, and was aware of other passengers still hospitalized with head injuries. I wonder if this incident will result in any airline changing their seatbelt policies when turbulence is expected.



*I think the article was on CNN, was reading several sources, so not positive
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