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Planes sit on the tarmac at the terminal for Sydney's International Airport, Australia, in this picture taken on November 12, 2015. Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection on March 22, 2016 joined other public sector workers in a growing strike that threatens to paralyse air travel at the nation's biggest international airports ahead of a holiday weekend. Picture taken November 12, 2015. Reuters/David Gray

Paramedics are currently treating 10 adult passengers after a plane struck severe turbulence at Sydney Airport on Tuesday. The passengers acquire minor injuries including cuts and bruises. The plane was in its landing phase when it hit turbulence as it approaches the Sydney airport. The plane is identified as China Eastern Airlines flight MU777 travelling from Kunming, China.

There were 30 people on board including two elderly who required medical attention. There were five passengers who were suspected to have spinal injuries, while seven passengers were taken to the hospital around the city.

Many ambulances were called to the airport's Terminal 1 at 2:30 p.m. to assist the injured passengers.

On Sydney Airport's twitter account, it confirmed that emergency services are on site.

"Emergency services are on site to treat a small number of injured passengers after a flight encountered turbulence upon landing," Sydney Airport posted on Twitter.

Paramedics and fire rescue crews were also called to gate 32 of the airport. Police are not spotted in the area as they are not required to attend.

The number of affected passengers will be confirmed as the airline and authorities give an updated report.

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