An Emirates Airlines Airbus A330-200, flight EK-775 from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Durban (South Africa), was enroute about 2 hours prior to estimated landing in Durban, when the airplane encountered severe turbulence. A doctor on board provided first aid to the injured on board. The airplane continued to Durban for a safe landing. 8 passengers were brought to a local hospitals, 12 more were treated at the airport for minor injuries, all other passengers were offered trauma counselling.
That's from AVHerald. I'd trust Simon more than journos.
Accident: Emirates A332 near Durban on Dec 19th 2009, severe turbulence injures 20