Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 2 January 2022, during the flight KC128 of Air Astana on the Tashkent - Almaty route, severe turbulence occurred on board the aircraft. This was reported by the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan.

The plane took off at 14:35 local time. During the flight, the airliner suddenly fell into a zone of severe turbulence. Five passengers were injured, four of whom refused hospitalization and currently one passenger is in the hospital for examination.

The airliner landed in Almaty at 16.45. The crew of the flight provided first aid to the passengers. The pilots informed the airport services about the incident. Passengers were taken to the airport by ambulances to provide assistance.

Passengers of the flight will be provided with all possible assistance. Upon the fact of the incident, an investigation will be carried out by the authorized bodies, the results of which will be announced later.