Flight attendants suffer fractured spine and pelvis in flight turbulence
Two British flight attendants are in hospital after fracturing bones during severe turbulence on a Thomson flight from Manchester toCyprus.
The plane came into difficulty as it neared the holiday destination, and four crew members were injured, with some being thrown against the ceiling.
Two cabin crew members sustained fractures, with Mark Bailey, 60, suffering a broken pelvis, and his colleague, Jacqueline O'Shea, 50, suffering two spinal fractures.
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Two other flight attendants were taken to hospital but later discharged.
It is believed there were no injuries sustained by the plane's 328 passengers.
According to the MailOnline and the Manchester Evening News, a spokesman for Thomson Airways said: "We can confirm that TOM2334 from Manchester to Cyprus on 8 July was affected by short-term unexpected turbulence.
"All customers had seatbelts on at the time so there were no injuries.
'Unfortunately, however, four cabin crew members did sustain injuries and were taken to hospital upon arrival in Larnaca.
"While we are unable to comment further on matters of employee wellbeing, we would like to remind everyone that the safety of our customers and crew is of paramount importance and we are providing full support to those affected."
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