Dozens of passengers and crew have been injured after a technical issue sparked chaos on a Sydney to Auckland flight on Monday.
Fifty people were treated at Auckland Airport when flight LA800 reportedly experienced a sudden drop in altitude over the Tasman.
It is understood 13 people are currently being treated in a New Zealand hospital, and one patient is in a serious condition. The rest suffered only minor injuries.
Chilean airline LATAM blamed a technical problem with the plane that caused a “strong movement”.
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The plane landed at Auckland Airport, where it was met by emergency services, including ambulance crews.
It is still not known how many Australians, if any were on board.
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