Terrifying turbulence: People sent 'up in the air' during 'roller coaster' jolts to Dublin flight

Ambulances at the scene of an emergency on board a Qatar airways flight at Dublin Airport on Sunday. Picture: Damien Storan.

Eight people were taken to hospital with injuries after a Qatar Airways flight to Dublin Airport suffered "terrifying" turbulence that left passengers crying and praying for safety.

Emergency services, including Airport Police and Fire and Rescue services, met 12 injured people - six passengers and six cabin crew - when the flight landed just before 1pm on Sunday afternoon.