New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has deputed a team to investigate the turbulence encountered by a SpiceJet flight while landing at Durgapur in West Bengal on Sunday.

''The turbulence encountered by a flight while landing in Durgapur and the damage caused to the passengers is unfortunate. The DGCA India has deputed a team to investigate the incident. The matter is being dealt with utmost seriousness and deftness. More details ... will be shared once the investigation is completed,'' he tweeted. Dozens of passengers were wounded when the SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur got caught in a turbulence at the time of descent at the Kazi Nazrul Islam airport (also known as Andal airport) in West Bardhaman district on Sunday evening. SpiceJet said it was providing all possible help to those injured.

 ''Eleven passengers travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-945, which encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers, were hospitalised. Eight of those hospitalised have been discharged. SpiceJet is providing all possible help to the injured,'' a statement from SpiceJet said. It said multiple announcements were made by the pilots and crew instructing passengers to remain seated and keep their seat belts fastened. ''The seat belt sign was on when the aircraft encountered turbulence... Due to severe turbulence, injuries were caused to few passengers. Timely medical assistance was provided upon arrival,'' the airliner said.