UPDATE 1-Qantas jet hits turbulence from Singapore; 30 hurt

Reuters, 7 Oct 2008, Michael Perry

SYDNEY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Over 30 people were injured, some with broken bones and lacerations, when a Qantas passenger jet flying from Singapore to Perth struck turbulence on Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing at a remote Australian airport, officials said.

"While cruising in level flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden in-flight upset, resulting in injuries to a number of cabin crew and passengers, primarily in the rear of the aircraft," the Australian Air Transport Safety Bureau said in a statement.

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