A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Germany on Wednesday night after hitting severe turbulence that left nine people with injuries. The plane, carrying 179 passengers and six crew from Berlin to Milan, encountered the turbulence around 8:30pm, forcing the pilot to divert to Memmingen Airport, in Bavaria. Eight passengers and one crew member were hurt during the incident, with three taken to hospital for further treatment. Authorities did not allow the plane to continue its flight, and passengers were instead made to complete the last leg of their journey via bus, travelling 236 miles from Memmingen to Milan. The incident comes amidst severe storms across southern Germany, which have seen fallen trees, flooded basements, and roofs ripped off houses. Authorities suspect a small tornado may have caused the turbulence that hit the Ryanair flight.
