One passenger has been killed in severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore, with at least 30 others injured.
The Singapore Airlines flight diverted to Bangkok following the turbulence, with the injured passengers being given medical assistance on the ground.
In a statement, the airline said: “Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en route. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 2024.
#JustIN Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flight SQ321 from London to Singapore plunged approximately 6000 feet due to air pocket and severe turbulence. 1 passenger has died and more than 30 have been injured pic.twitter.com/lZe5mq9Pdb
“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.”
Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en-route. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 2024.
We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on…
The airline said it was working with local authorities in Thailand to provide medical assistance to affected passengers and crew, as well as sending a team to assist with ongoing issues on the ground.
Passengers ‘launched into the ceiling’ during turbulence
A passenger on board the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 has described people being flung into the ceiling as the turbulence hit.
Passenger Dzafran Azmir, 28, told Reuters: “Suddenly the aircraft starts tilting up and there was shaking so I started bracing for what was happening, and very suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and not wearing seatbelt was launched immediately into the ceiling.
“Some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented it, they hit the places where lights and masks are and broke straight through it.”
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One passenger has been killed in severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore, with at least 30 others injured.
The Singapore Airlines flight diverted to Bangkok following the turbulence, with the injured passengers being given medical assistance on the ground.
In a statement, the airline said: “Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en route. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 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.”
The airline said it was working with local authorities in Thailand to provide medical assistance to affected passengers and crew, as well as sending a team to assist with ongoing issues on the ground.
Passengers ‘launched into the ceiling’ during turbulence
A passenger on board the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 has described people being flung into the ceiling as the turbulence hit.
Passenger Dzafran Azmir, 28, told Reuters: “Suddenly the aircraft starts tilting up and there was shaking so I started bracing for what was happening, and very suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and not wearing seatbelt was launched immediately into the ceiling.
“Some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented it, they hit the places where lights and masks are and broke straight through it.”
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