Passengers injured on board Qatar Airways flight

Muscat: A Qatar Airways flight headed to Bali had to divert to Bangkok due to injuries onboard from severe turbulence.

The airline stated that flight QR960 from Doha to Denpasar "experienced severe turbulence which has resulted in some moderate and a fewer minor injuries on board.” 

The airline also said that the plane, diverted to Bangkok and landed safely to provide necessary medical attention to the affected passengers and crew.

"The safety and security of our passengers and crew remains our top priority," said Qatar Airways.