Air Europa passengers 'thought we were going to die' during severe turbulence

Those on board a Uruguay-bound Air Europa flight that was diverted to Brazil due to "heavy turbulence" Monday say they feared for their lives.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner left from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid with a final destination of Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Sunday night.

During the early morning hours on Monday, the aircraft carrying 325 passengers experienced heavy turbulence.

"There are passengers with fractures and injuries to their arms...