India, July 26 -- Passengers on Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced frightening turbulence after the jet nosedived at least 475 feet to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff. A Flightradar video showing the movement of the flight has surfaced on social media.

According to Fox News, the dramatic fall caused passengers to 'fly up out' of their seats and 'into the ceiling'. The report further added that at least one flight attendant was injured. The airline is yet to confirm the details.

"Myself & Plenty of people flew out of their seats & bumped heads on ceiling, a flight attendant needed medical attention. Pilot said his collision warning went off & he needed to avoid plane coming at us. Wow," stand-up co...