New Delhi, May 21: IndiGo on Wednesday said its flight from the national capital to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm on Wednesday and the plane landed safely at the Srinagar airport.

Officials said the flight, carrying more than 220 people, faced turbulence, prompting the pilot to report the "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar. "IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar," the airline said in a statement. IndiGo Flight 6E 2142 From Delhi to Srinagar Suffers Mid-Air Turbulence; Passengers Scream and Pray as Aircraft Shakes Violently, Terrifying Video Surfaces.

According to IndiGo, the airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritising their wellbeing and comfort. "The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance," it added.

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