A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft, as seen on final approach. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
One
person died, and several more were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight
from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence.
In
a statement on
Facebook, the airline said that 211 passengers and 18 crew members were on
flight #SQ321, a Boeing 777-300ER, and extended condolences to the bereaved
family.
BBC
News reported that 30
people aboard the flight suffered injuries. Singapore Airlines has not
specified the extent of the injuries or whether the person who died was a
passenger or crew member.
The
statement read, “The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at [15:45]
local time on 21 May 2024.”
According
to AFP, the airline is working with local authorities in Thailand to
provide the necessary medical assistance and is sending a team to Bangkok to
provide any additional assistance that may be needed.
Additional
reporting by AFP.
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