An Air Europe flight from Madrid to Montevideo was hit by severe turbulence and was forced to land at Natal airport in Brazil, Reuters reports.

Thirty people were reported injured, according to local authorities. One man was thrown into the luggage rack, according to a video from BNO News.

”"Our flight bound for Montevideo was diverted to Natal due to severe turbulence," Air Europa said in a statement on social media. "The plane landed normally and the injured, who are of varying degrees, are now being cared for.".

Source;Aftonbladet.se