Mauritius is an archipelago nation whose main island is some 1,200 miles off the southeast coast of Africa.
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A Mauritius-bound airplane carrying almost 300 people was hit by turbulence. Although 20 people sustained injuries, the plane was able to land safely.
The airline spokesperson said those who were injured were being medically examined. It was not immediately clear how severe their injuries were, dpa reported. The cabin of the aircraft was supposedly also damaged but no further details were given.
The plane, an Airbus A330, carried 272 passengers and 13 crew members and landed safely at 6:29 a.m. local time at an airport near the capital, Port Louis.