A passenger has died and dozens more have been injured after a flight from London to Singapore suffered a period of extreme turbulence.
The flight – a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 – had left the UK just after 10pm on Monday night, but en route to its South-East Asian destination, it experienced a period of severe turbulence as it flew through tropical thunderstorms.
The plane was then forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, hours before it was due to land in Singapore.
One passenger died and around 20 others were injured – leading to the emergency landing, according to local media reports.
A Singapore Airlines statement read: “Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, operating from London Heathrow to Singapore on May 20, 2024, encountered severe turbulence en route.
“The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3.45pm local time on May 21, 2024.
“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER.
“There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.
“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
“Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft.
“We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed.”
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Source Agencies
