Emergency

The flight had to make an emergency landing in the city of Graz, Austria, due to an engine failure that caused smoke in the cockpit and passenger cabin

The unusual incident occurred on flight 323 from Milwaukee to Seattle. The passenger remained on the plane's wing until medical personnel and law enforcement escorted her. Another incident happened on another company flight on December 26, where several passengers and crew members needed medical attention due to severe turbulence during the flight

10 passengers have sought medical attention. One cabin crew member who was airlifted to a hospital in Graz by helicopter; his status remains unclear. The other four crew members have also been placed under medical care. SWISS: “Our utmost priority is to provide the best support to all those affected"

Vanuatu, which experienced a powerful earthquake this week, enters a state of emergency and a nightly curfew for a week. The Australian government is prioritizing the evacuation of its citizens and those needing urgent medical care